Niagara University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
3,175

Full + Part time Students
1:11

Faculty to Student Ratio
7%

Transfer Student Ratio
$24.4K

Avg. Financial Aid

Niagara University is a private coeducational liberal arts university founded in 1856 by the Vincentian Fathers and Brothers. As the oldest Vincentian university in the United States, we have a rich Catholic heritage that enriches every aspect of life at Niagara. We welcome students of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds. Niagara students may choose from more than 50 majors — including preprofessional tracks in predental, prelaw, premedical, prepharmacology, prepharmacy, preveterinary, and ROTC -Army — as well as the award-winning Academic Exploration Program for undeclared students.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	2,810
Part-Time Undergraduate	365
Application Acceptance Rate	69%
Transfer Students	218
Programs	79 Programs
Transfer Agreements	31 incoming Transfer Agreements 4 outgoing Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	1,268 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$27,230
Out-of-State Tuition	$27,230
Books and Supplies	$1,050
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	63%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,374
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	82%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$17,029

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

NU offers Transfer Scholarships and Transfer Awards to students with certain GPAs. For Financial Aid complete a FAFSA by February 15. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 716-286-8686 or finaid@niagara.edu.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

NU welcomes transfer students; we believe you are integral to the development of our student body and university community.
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Each year about 250 students from two-year and four-year colleges from across the country choose to attend Niagara.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	Rolling admissions
Spring	Rolling admissions

Transfer Application Requirements

Official Transcripts:

High school and college transcripts, from every institution attended, are required.
SAT Scores:

Not required for admissions consideration.
Letters of Recommendation:

A Counselor Recommendation is required.
Essay:

Either a a graded paper from one of your college classes, a Personal statement that would include reasons that contributed to your choice to apply to Niagara or a A written statement explaining your choice of major is required.
Application Fee:

There is a $30 non-refundable application fee.
Interview:

Interviews are not generally required; although, these meetings provide an excellent opportunity for students to become aware of the many benefits of a Niagara education. Nursing Completion Program applicants must have an interview.
Apply Here:

online.niagara.edu/admissions/apply.htm

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

All applicable coursework must have been completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits (Min/Max):

There is no minimum number of credits required. The total number of semester hours, or their equivalent, accepted for transfer credit is decided by the dean. Refer to the Credit Policy document linked below for more detailed information.
Transfer Policy Document:

Niagara University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf