Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Niagara University is 89.55% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.87%. 1,321 men and 2,515 women applied to Niagara and 1,163 men and 2,272 women students were accepted.
Among them, 192 men and 353 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Niagara.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,836 | 1,321 | 2,515 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 3,435 | 1,163 | 2,272 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 545 | 192 | 353 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 89.55% | 88.04% | 90.34% | - | - |
| Yield | 15.87% | 16.51% | 15.54% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 161 students (30% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 19 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Niagara.
The median SAT score is 1,130 with 570 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25th percentile is 510. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 620 and 25th percentile is 520 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 24 at Niagara. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 25.
The SAT and ACT scores at Niagara University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,159, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1030 | 1130 | 1240 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 570 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 560 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 26 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 26 | 27 |
| ACT English | 23 | 25 | 27 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Niagara. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Niagara University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Niagara.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.niagara.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.niagara.edu/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research) |