Niagara University


Niagara University, NY 14109
http://www.niagara.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1856
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic (Vincentian)
Undergrad Students2,942
Endowment54,210,185
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Application Fee30
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineAugust 1
Tuition21,240
Room/Board8,850
Services
Associated FirmsCitibank Eastman Kodak HSBC Bank M&T Bank Hyatt Regency Deloitte & Touche LLP KPMG PricewaterhouseCoopers Sodexho Adams Mark Niagara Mohawk
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsCastellani Art Museum, Leary Theatre
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsCastellani Art Museum, Leary Theatre
Periodical Subs9,000
# of Books282,702
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months71%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities3%
Students in sororities4%
Campus Size160 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing53%
College housing typescoed dorms (97%), apartment for single students (3%)
Popular Events Family Weekend, Orientation, Concert Series, Lecture Series
Nearest AirportBuffalo (24), Toronto, Ontario Canada (70)
Nearest TrainNiagara Falls, NY (2)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations60
# of fraternities1
# of sororities2
Students in fraternities3%
Students in sororities4%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Index (bi-weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Sigma Lambda, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Eta Sigma Delta, Kappa Mu Epsilon, Alpha, Phi Sigma, Phi Alpha - Delta Gamma Chapter, Phi Beta Delta- Delta Mu Chapter, Phi Sigma Iota, Phi Lambda Theta, Sigma Alpha Sigma, Theta Alpha Kappa, Alpha Kappa Psy, Alpha Phi Sigma. Beta Beta Beta, Delta Nu Alpha, National Society of Scabbard & Blads, Psi Chi, Sigma Iota Epsilon, Sigma Tau Delta.
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) St. Vincent de Paul Society, Knights of Columbus
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Club International. Ethnic Awareness Association, International Student Association, SHADES, Sigma Delta Phi Epsilion
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Bievendidos, Chapel Choir, Niagara University Broadcasting, Niagara University Community Action Program, NU Gospel Sound, Phi Kapa Sigma, Phi Sigma Sigma, Poetry Society, Accounting Society, American Chemical Society, American Institute of Biological Sciences, Future Teachers Club, Marketing Club, Mathematics Club, Niagara University Travel, Hotel and Restaurant Association, Political Science Forum, Psychology Cllub, Ranger Platoon's, Social Work Student Association, University Players, Student Government, Resident Student Association, Eagle Leadership Program, Brothers and Sisters in Christ (BASIC)