Private not-for-profit

Medium

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Niagara University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1075 to 1220

ACT Range22 to 28

Average GPA3.51

Acceptance Rate39.7%

With a 39.7% admit rate, Niagara is selective enough that test-optional should not mean test-irrelevant. If your score is near the top of the middle range, around a 1220 SAT or 28 ACT, submitting it can strengthen your case alongside a solid GPA.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Niagara University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Niagara University enrolls 2,692 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Niagara has an 80% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 75% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1, reflecting the school’s academic scale.

Location

Niagara University, NY

Undergrad Enrollment2,692

Freshman Retention80%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio10:1

Graduation Rate75%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Niagara?

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Key Niagara University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Niagara, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall for superscore-focused retakes, with your last fall retake timed to arrive before Niagara’s Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Niagara is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $39,070, and 79% of students receive aid. The average merit award is $24,383, creating a strong scholarship opportunity.

Tuition and Fees$39,070

Room and Board$13,400

Average Merit Award$24,383

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid79%

Average Aid Package$33,382

Average Debt at Grad$31,878

Niagara’s listed tuition, fees, room, and board total about $52,470 before aid. Financial aid is common, with 79% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $33,382. Merit awards can also substantially reduce costs, averaging $24,383 for recipients. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $31,878.