What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Niagara University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 107 4 SH | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 111 4 SH | |
| United States History | 3 | HIS Elective 3 SH | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 101 3 SH | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CIS 265 3 SH | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECO 101 3 SH | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 102 3 SH | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIS Elective (H) 3 SH |
Show all 34 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 107 4 SH | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MAT 111 4 SH | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 111 4 SH | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MAT 111- MAT 112 8 SH | |
| United States History | 3 | HIS Elective 3 SH | |
| United States History | 4 | HIS 104 3 SH Does not take the place of HIS 199 | |
| United States History | 5 | HIS 103- HIS 104 6 SH | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 101 3 SH | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CIS 265 3 SH | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECO 101 3 SH | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 102 3 SH | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIS Elective (H) 3 SH | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIS 108 (H, CD) 3 SH | |
| World History: Modern | 5 | HIS 108 and HIS 107 (H, CD) 6 SH | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIO 103 3 SH | |
| European History | 3 | HIS Elective 3 SH | |
| European History | 4 | HIS 102 3 SH | |
| European History | 5 | HIS 101 and HIS 102 6 SH | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEO Elective 3 SH | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPA 101 3 SH | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPA 103 3 SH | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPA 103- SPA 104 6 SH | |
| Music Theory | 3 | FAA Elective 6 SH | |
| Art: Art History | 3 | FAA 201- FAA 202 6 SH | |
| Art: Studio Art 2-D | 3 | FAA elective 3 SH | |
| Art: Studio Art 3-D | 3 | FAA elective 3 SH | |
| Art: Studio Art Drawing | 3 | FAA 220 3 SH | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHI Elective 3 SH | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | CHI Electives 6 SH | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POL 105 3 SH | |
| Computer Science AB | 3 | CIS 265 and CIS 365 6 SH | |
| English: Language and Composition | 3 | WRT 100 and Elective 6 SH | |
| English: Literature and Composition | 3 | ENG 100 and Humanities Elective 6 SH | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FRE 101 3 SH | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FRE 103 3 SH | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FRE 103- FRE 104 6 SH | |
| French Literature | 3 | FRE 101 3 SH | |
| French Literature | 4 | FRE 103 3 SH | |
| French Literature | 5 | FRE 103- FRE 104 6 SH | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | German Elective 3 SH | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | German Electives 6 SH | |
| Government/Politics: United States | 3 | POL 101 3 SH | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ITA Elective 3 SH | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | ITA Electives 6 SH | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | JPN Elective 3 SH | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | JPN Electives 6 SH | |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 101 3 SH | |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 101 3 SH | |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 101- LAT 102 6 SH | |
| Latin | 4 | LAT 101- LAT 102 6 SH | |
| Math: Statistics | 3 | MAT 102 3 SH | |
| Physics: B | 3 | PHY 121 3 SH | |
| Physics: C, Electricity/Magnetism | 3 | PHY 122 3 SH | |
| Physics: C, Mechanics | 3 | PHY 121 3 SH | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPA 101 3 SH | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPA 103 3 SH | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | SPA 103- SPA 104 6 SH |
Source: catalog.niagara.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 175 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 73 |
| Criminology | 44 |
| Business Administration and Management | 33 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 32 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 30 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 27 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 25 |
Show the other 36 majors
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 24 |
| Public Finance | 23 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 21 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 21 |
| Accounting | 18 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management | 18 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 18 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 18 |
| Social Work | 17 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 12 |
| Political Science and Government | 10 |
| History | 9 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 9 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 8 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Biochemistry | 4 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 4 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | 4 |
| Marketing, Other | 3 |
| Actuarial Science | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 2 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Gerontology | 2 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 |
| Sociology | 2 |
| Business/Commerce | 2 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 1 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 |
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
1,160,172 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Niagara Falls International (IAG)
Nearest hub airport
Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.7 of 20
Elevation
594 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
19°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
72.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
6 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,120 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- University at Buffalo16 mi
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- Daemen University17 mi
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- D'Youville University18 mi
- Villa Maria College20 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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