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The campus of Niagara University is in Niagara Falls, New York, which is a large suburb. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Niagara University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Post-Master's certificate.
Niagara University is known for its programs in hospitality, drama and performing arts, and education and teaching.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 580.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Niagara University had 3,853 students enrolled (3,568 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Niagara University values student athletics, and belongs to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Niagara University educates its students and enriches their lives through programs in the liberal arts and through career preparation, informed by the Catholic and Vincentian traditions. Enabling goals: As a university, Niagara prepares its students for positions of responsibility in the professions and in the broader society. Through teaching, research and sercicxe in programs of study at the baccalaureate and graduate levels, Niagara seeks to develop within its students a passion for learning. The university's commitment to the Catholic doctrine and its moral code inspire respect for the God-given digity of every person and all faith traditions Studenrs experience the vision and reality of a gospel-based, value-centered education. As a vencentioan university, Niagara draws inspiration from St. Vincent de Paul, who organized his contemporaries to respond compassionately to people's basic needs. Continuig this tradition, Niagara seeks to inspire its students to serve all members fo society, especially the poor and oppressed, in local communities and in the larger world. Overall, through its curricular and extracurricular programs, Niagara University seeks to develop the whole person, mind, body, heart and soul, for the benefit of one's personal and professional life."
More complete details are provided below.
Niagara University
Niagara University, NY 14109
General Phone: (716) 285-1212
Admissions Phone: (716) 286-8700
Financial Aid Phone: (716) 286-8686
http://www.niagara.edu
Niagara University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 493 | elementary school teaching, teacher ed, educational supervision, education, special ed, social studies teaching, school counseling, biology teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 167 | business, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 69 | political science, history, English, Spanish language, sociology, international relations, social services, French language, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 66 | criminal justice and administration |
| Hospitality | 63 | hotel management, tourism and travel |
| Therapy And Counseling | 44 | psychology, mental and social health services |
| Science | 27 | biology, biochemistry, biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 25 | drama |
| Media | 21 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Niagara University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 607 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 382 | 14 |
| Post-master's certificate | 10 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Niagara University had a total enrollment of 3,853 students (3,568 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 72% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 88% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Niagara University offers campus housing for 1,497 of its 3,568 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Niagara Falls, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,246 | 2,555 | 79% | 735 | 29% |
| Men | 1,174 | 924 | 79% | 289 | 31% |
| Women | 2,072 | 1,631 | 79% | 446 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (716) 286-8700
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,800 |
| Room and board | $ 8,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,350 |
Financial Aid:
Niagara University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 278800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (716) 286-8686
Niagara University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 53 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 28 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $73,435 | 6 | $73,957 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $58,593 | 19 | $58,082 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $47,200 | 20 | $47,539 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $38,902 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 83 | $58,769 | 48 | $54,475 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Track | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 97 | 117 | 214 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 57 | 99 | 156 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Niagara University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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