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Niagara University

Niagara University, NY niagara.edu 2,713 students

Niagara University's campus is located in Lewiston, New York, near the Niagara River. Rooted in the Vincentian tradition, the university fosters a Catholic atmosphere. A significant portion of the student body lives on campus, creating a residential community, while many others commute from the surrounding region. The campus itself is a designated census place.

Programs
4
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$48,643
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$38,135
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Niagara University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 26% of students receive Pell Grants; 57% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $17,047, roughly 55% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $10,441 $41,764
$30K – $48K $12,613 $50,452
$48K – $75K $17,100 $68,400
$75K – $110K $21,369 $85,476
$110K+ $23,715 $94,860
Sticker price (no aid) $38,135 $152,540
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Niagara University

4 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
74
$72,470/yr High 4.6x
Business Administration
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62
$53,531/yr High 3.6x
Hospitality Management
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37
$31,790/yr High 2.6x
Criminology Compare across schools →
35
$36,781/yr High 1.4x

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