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Niagara University student guide: campus events and game days, $17,248 average net price, 75% graduation rate, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
Fast facts about Niagara University
- Founded
- 1856
- Teams
- Niagara Purple Eagles
- Division
- NCAA Division I
More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.
Around campus
Landmarks at Niagara University
Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.
ArenaMuseum
What's on at Niagara University
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
Campus news
Latest videos
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By the numbers
Niagara University at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates2,653
Admitted87%
Average net price$17,248per year, after aid
Total cost$51,632per year, before aid
Graduation rate75%
Return for year two80%
Median earnings$56,19610 years after starting
Median debt$25,475at graduation
Students per teacher10 to 1
Average SAT1168
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Most popular majors
- Education, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 170 reported graduates
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree · 90 reported graduates$66,576median pay a year after
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 48 reported graduates$38,316median pay a year after
- CriminologyBachelor's Degree · 45 reported graduates$37,852median pay a year after
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree · 37 reported graduates$21,682median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
Coffee and study spots
Cafés and tea rooms close enough to walk between classes.
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2.6 mi from campus
2.6 mi from campusThe Why Coffee Shop
RestaurantFD
3.0 mi from campus
3.0 mi from campusFrankies Donuts and Pizza
Donut ShopsPlaces to eat
Independent restaurants near campus.
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2.5 mi from campus
2.5 mi from campusThe Atmosphere Bar Grill And Lounge
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2.7 mi from campus
2.7 mi from campusSS
2.9 mi from campus
2.9 mi from campusSimply Soul
Soul FoodJT
3.0 mi from campus
3.0 mi from campusJudas Tree
BarLH
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3.0 mi from campusCR
2.9 mi from campus
2.9 mi from campusChinatown Restaurant
RestaurantSW
2.7 mi from campus
2.7 mi from campusNIAGARA GUYS
RestaurantGyms, salons and studios
Gyms, studios and salons nearby.
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Questions students ask about Niagara University
How much does Niagara University cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,248 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $51,632 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Niagara University?
75% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 80% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at Niagara University?
87% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 1168. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at Niagara University?
Education, General (bachelor's degree), Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (bachelor's degree), Business Administration, Management and Operations (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do Niagara University students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $56,196. Source: College Scorecard.
When was Niagara University founded?
Niagara University was founded in 1856. Source: Wikidata.
What is there to see at Niagara University?
Landmarks at Niagara University include Dwyer Arena (arena), Castellani Art Museum (museum).
Where is Niagara University?
5795 Lewiston Road, Niagara University, NY, about 3 miles from Niagara Falls.
More colleges near Niagara Falls
Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.