Niagara University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,400

2.91% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$18,165

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

89.5%

3,836 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

3,858

88.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

71.8%

444 Graduates

About

Niagara University is a higher education institution located in Niagara County, NY. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Niagara University were General Education (137 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (88 degrees), and Criminology (61 degrees).

In 2022, 1,138 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Niagara University. 67.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (687 degrees), 18.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Niagara University is $35,400, which is $11,404 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Niagara University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 917 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Niagara University is $35,400, which is $11,404 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,165.

In 2022, 89% of undergraduate students attending Niagara University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,400

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Niagara University was $35,400. The cost of tuition at Niagara University is $11,404 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Niagara University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,165

2022 Value

0.259%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Niagara University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,165. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Niagara University grew by 0.259%.

This chart compares the average net price of Niagara University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,900

Room and Board

$400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Niagara University was of $10,900 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.59% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Niagara University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Niagara University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.11% with respect to 2021, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Niagara University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Niagara University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 917 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Niagara University received 3,836 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 5.73% annual growth. Out of those 3,836 applicants, 3,435 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,858 students enrolled at Niagara University in 2022. 30% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Niagara University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

3,435

Accepted Out of 3,836

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Niagara University was 89.5% (3,435 admissions from 3,836 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 92.2%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 5.73%, while admissions grew by 2.69%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Niagara University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

30%

Submission Percentage (2022)

161

Scores Submitted (2022)

30% of enrolled first-time students at Niagara University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Niagara University had a total enrollment of 3,858 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Niagara University is 3,411 students and the part-time enrollment is 447. This means that 88.4% of students enrolled at Niagara University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Niagara University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.5% White, 5.42% Black or African American, 3.55% Hispanic or Latino, 1.66% Two or More Races, 1.32% Asian, 0.363% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0518% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Niagara University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.9%), followed by White Male (22.1%) and Black or African American Female (3.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.3%), followed by White Male (23%) and Black or African American Female (1.46%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Niagara University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,858 students. The full-time enrollment at Niagara University is 3,411 and the part-time enrollment is 447. This means that 88.4% of students enrolled at Niagara University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Niagara University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Niagara University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Niagara University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Niagara University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,412 enrolled students
Black or African American
209 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
137 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Niagara University is 62.5% White, 5.42% Black or African American, 3.55% Hispanic or Latino, 1.66% Two or More Races, 1.32% Asian, 0.363% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0518% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 97 students (2.51%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 408 more women than men received degrees from Niagara University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Niagara University is white (687 degrees awarded). There were 18.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Niagara University is General Education (137 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (88 degrees) and Criminology (61 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Niagara University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (425 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees), and Social Sciences (92 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Niagara University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,752,134 people), Secondary school teachers (518,322 people), Other managers (403,255 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (387,207 people), and Education administrators (358,175 people).

The most specialized majors at Niagara University in 2022 are Education (425 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees), Social Sciences (92 degrees), Psychology (64 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (30 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Niagara University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Niagara University are Education (425 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (34 degrees), Social Sciences (92 degrees), Psychology (64 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (30 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Niagara University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,292,431 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (597,456 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (457,744 people), Legal services (325,204 people), and Individual & family services (325,066 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Niagara University.

Most Common (2022)

General Education
137 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
88 degrees awarded
Criminology
61 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Niagara University was General Education with 137 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Niagara University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

365

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

773

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 365 degrees were awarded to men at Niagara University, which is 0.472 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (773).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Niagara University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Niagara University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.83 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 116 degrees were awarded to men at Niagara University in General Education, which is 5.52 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

77%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 71% of students graduating from Niagara University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 77% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 77% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Niagara University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.15% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
687 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
37 degrees awarded
Black or African American
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Niagara University is white (687 degrees awarded). There were 18.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (37 degrees).

2.02% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
436 degrees awarded
White Male
251 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Niagara University is white female (436 degrees awarded). There were 1.74 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (251 degrees).

Operations

Niagara University has an endowment valued at nearly $111M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −3.89M (−3.51%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Niagara University had a total salary expenditure of 103M. Niagara University employs 71 Associate professors, 47 Professors and 35 Assistant professors. Most academics at Niagara University are Male Associate professor (39), Female Associate professor (32), and Male Professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Niagara University are: Management, with 101 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 52 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees.

Endowment

$111M

2022 Endowment

3.9%

decline from 2021

Niagara University has an endowment valued at about $111M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Niagara University declined 3.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $64.4M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Niagara University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$42.8M

2022 Salaries

growth from 2021

In 2022, Niagara University paid a median of $42.8M in salaries, which represents 41.6% of their overall expenditure ($103M) and a 8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 15.9% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 6.45% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15.3M

Instructional Salaries

176

Number of Employees

In 2022, Niagara University paid a total of $15.3M to 176 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

71 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

101 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Niagara University were Associate professor with 71 employees, Professor with 47 employees, and Assistant professor with 35 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Niagara University were Management with 101 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 52 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Niagara University was Male Associate professor with 39 employees, Female Associate professor with 32 employees, and Male Professor with 30 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Niagara University.

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