C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
55/100 · earnings-weighted

Niagara University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Niagara University, New York 14109
Niagara University campus, Niagara University, NY
Niagara University campus, Niagara University, NY. Photo: Banderas, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
79/100
Affordability
F
15/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
B+
74/100
Prestige
D
39/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

4,221
Total Enrollment
70%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
85%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Niagara University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$56,196
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$48,289
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,475
Median debt at graduation
74.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,168
Average SAT
25
Median ACT
27.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 43rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Niagara University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$72,470$97,834+10%#158 of 966#304$26,211
Marketing—$73,611+6%#137 of 516#212$25,280
Accounting and Related Services—$66,459-13%#567 of 796#681$23,658
Business Administration, Management and Operations$53,531$65,154-5%#573 of 1176#755$19,750
Criminology$36,781$60,995+10%#21 of 113#41$26,997
Research and Experimental Psychology—$55,947+0%#44 of 82#44$26,997
Special Education and Teaching—$50,897+1%#95 of 177#140$25,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$48,037+1%#334 of 680#546$26,026
Hospitality Administration/Management$31,790————$25,093

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where Niagara University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Public Finance
of 1 schools
#9
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
of 31 schools
#11
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
of 21 schools
#16
Applied Behavior Analysis
of 40 schools
#17
Social Studies Teacher Education
of 22 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $36,100 $36,100
Total Cost (On-Campus) $54,085 $54,085

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
32%
Receive Pell Grants
73%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Elementary Education and Teaching 275 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 197 grads/yr Education, General 176 grads/yr Applied Behavior Analysis 113 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 73 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 62 grads/yr Criminology 61 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 48 grads/yr Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 42 grads/yr Social Studies Teacher Education 35 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 34 grads/yr Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 33 grads/yr Public Finance 33 grads/yr Accounting 30 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 25 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 21 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 21 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 19 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 19 grads/yr Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management 18 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Niagara University's top programs commonly pursue.

Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Elementary school teachers, except special education
$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

4,221
Total Students
67%
Women
86%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Hispanic 4%
Black 6%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 30%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 44%
Hybrid (Some Online) 32%
Fully Online 25%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 86%
25-64 (Adult) 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Niagara University?
Niagara University has an acceptance rate of 85%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Niagara University?
Tuition at Niagara University is $36,100 for in-state students and $36,100 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Niagara University?
The graduation rate at Niagara University is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Niagara University a good school?
Niagara University has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Niagara University?
Niagara University has a total enrollment of 4,221 students. Most students (86%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology