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Summary
Niagara University is a private institution that was founded in 1856. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,303, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 160 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Niagara University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), 70. Its tuition and fees are $27,230 (2012-13).
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Founded by the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentian Fathers and Brothers) in 1856, Niagara is distinguished by its beautiful campus on the gorge overlooking Canada, the quality of its highly accredited academic programs, and commitment to student engagement and community service. All undergraduates participate in service learning; half in undergraduate research, and many in study abroad, cooperative education and internships. A Niagara education is designed to make a difference in the lives of students, leading them to make a difference in the community and the world. Niagara University received the Carnegie Classification of Community Engagement in December 2008. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1856 |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Vincentian) |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $77,509,838 |
Applying
When applying to Niagara University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling, and the early action deadline is December 10. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Niagara University is $30. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 75.8 percent and an early acceptance rate of 78.3 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 75.8% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Niagara University is 12:1, and the school has 45.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Niagara University include: Business/Commerce, General; Education, General; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; Social Sciences; and Psychology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 78.5 percent.
Student Life
Niagara University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,303, with a gender distribution of 38.4 percent male students and 61.6 percent female students. At this school, 52.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 48.0 percent of students live off campus. Niagara University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 4,182 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Niagara University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Niagara University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Niagara University, 41 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Niagara University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 41% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Niagara University, 71.9 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $16,996.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $27,230 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $11,300 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
