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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Niagara University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

84
%
Acceptance rate
3.51
Average High School GPA
1136
SAT Midpoint
August 30
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Niagara University?

84%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Niagara accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 4,148 people applied and 3,540 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2322 / 2639 (88%)
Men
1218 / 1509 (81%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Niagara University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

16%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Niagara University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Niagara University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Niagara considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Niagara University?

3.51
Average High School GPA
1136
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Niagara University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.51.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
36%
3.75-3.99
12%
3.50-3.74
15%
3.25-3.49
9%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
13%
2.00-2.49
4%

Niagara is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

21%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
520
Math Mean
568
75th Percentile
610
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
Verbal Mean
568
75th Percentile
630
SAT Composite Scores
Composite Mean
1136

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Niagara University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 30
Regular admission deadline
October 15
Application notification

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