Niagara University

Niagara University, also known as NU, was founded in 1856. It was established as Our Lady of Angels Seminary and later, in 1883, it became Niagara University. It is a private, Roman Catholic university situated in Lewiston, Niagara County, New York. NU enrolls more than 3,500 students per year. The university offers over 50 academic programs with a wide variety of learning options. It is famous for its liberal arts education. It also offers programs in pre-professional and technical areas. The university is a network of following colleges:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Hospitality and Tourism Management
• College of Nursing / Department of Nursing (New)

NU’s campus is home to a number of clubs, organizations and honor societies. It has an active Greek life and some of the fraternities and sororities are Alpha Kappa Psi, Alpha Sigma Alpha (Sorority), and Delta Chi Epsilon (Local Fraternity).

Niagara University Highlights

Where Niagara University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, hospitality, security and law enforcement, and drama and performing arts.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Niagara University was 4,116 in 2007 (3,859 full-time equivalent).

About 41% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 59% of the class.

Undergrads are 71% of enrolled students and graduate students are 29%.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Niagara University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Niagara University provides on-campus housing for 1,531 of its 3,859 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Niagara University Athletics

Niagara University is in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference for major sports.

Niagara University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 28 male students received the aid (men were 44% of those receiving aid) and 36 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 56% of students receiving such aid) .

Niagara University Admissions (2007)

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