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Niagara University, NY · Utica, NY
| Niagara University | Utica University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $17,248/yr | $19,108/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $9,564/yr | $13,290/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,475 | $22,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,510/yr | $14,518/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,322/yr | $16,439/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,355/yr | $20,217/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,990/yr | $26,685/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $270/mo | $239/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,400/yr | $15,720/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,550/yr | $13,500/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $510/yr | $810/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,700/yr | $1,934/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $51,632/yr | $37,205/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,345/yr | $26,930/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $39,345/yr | $26,930/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 27% | 33% |
| Students taking federal loans | 55% | 66% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 87% | 92% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1060–1235 | 990–1250 |
| SAT average | 1168 | 1110 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 22–28 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–26 · Math 20–26 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,148 | 3,826 |
| Students accepted | 3,540 | 3,336 |
| Students who enrolled | 580 | 577 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 21% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 1% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 75% | 56% |
| Freshmen who come back | 80% | 71% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $56,196/yr | $63,277/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,069–$77,102 | $40,485–$90,057 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 73% | 65% |
| White students graduating | 79% | 63% |
| Black students graduating | 43% | 39% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 53% | 31% |
| Asian students graduating | 80% | 58% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,289/yr | $57,422/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 77% |
| Graduate on time | 67% | 46% |
| Pell students who graduate | 64% | 47% |
| First-gen students who finish | 66% | 55% |
| Low-income students who finish | 62% | 46% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 5.5% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,762/yr | $63,771/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Education 35% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Health Professions 11% | Health Professions 42% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% |
| Most popular program | Education — 35% of degrees | Health Professions — 42% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 5% of degrees | Education — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $72,470/yr | Social Sciences, General — $101,777/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 8% | 6.9% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,653 | 2,278 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,341 | 1,298 |
| Average professor pay | $9,724/mo | $9,148/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 45% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $65,545 | $47,546 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Utica, NY |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1856 | 1946 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 25% | 0.5% |
| Men | 34% | 45% |
| Women | 66% | 55% |
| White students | 55% | 66% |
| Black students | 6.9% | 9.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.1% | 11% |
| Asian students | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 3.6% |
| Other / not reported | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 24% | 32% |
| Part-time students | 1.9% | 8.7% |
| Students age 25+ | 11% | 18% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,434/yr | $10,197/yr |
| Endowment | $100.3M | $35.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,442 | 1,034 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $5,970/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $7,110/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 25 |
| Student athletes | 356 | 699 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.4M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $15.4M | $5.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $15.4M | $6.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $178,049 | $71,283 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.