Who we are.  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.

Mission. Niagara University seeks to develop the whole person — mind, body, heart, and soul — for the benefit of each student's personal and professional life. We draw inspiration from St. Vincent de Paul, who organized his contemporaries to respond compassionately to people's basic needs. Continuing this tradition, Niagara seeks to inspire its students to serve all members of society, especially the poor and oppressed, in local communities and in the larger world.

What We Offer. 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.

COMBINED MASTER'S PROGRAMS
Earn your undergraduate and master's degrees in just five years with our combined programs in accounting (BBA/MBA), criminal justice (BS/MS), and commerce (BS/MBA)

NURSING DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM
Registered nurses (RNs) seeking to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) may apply for Niagara's nursing completion program.

PREPROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
Niagara University offers several pre-professional opportunities in conjunction with other universities. Dentistry: 3+4 partnership with the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo. Medicine: 3+4 partnership with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). Pharmacy: 3+4 partnership with SUNY Buffalo and a 2+3 partnership with LECOM.

Why We're a Great Value. U.S. News and World Report ranks Niagara University in the category "Best University-Master's" in the North. The Princeton Review chose Niagara as one of its select colleges and universities in the Northeast (see our profile in the 2006 edition of 'The Best Northeastern Colleges"). The university is also one of only approximately 250 institutions nationwide selected as a member of the Colleges of Distinction, chosen for possessing four key attributes: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes.

When you enroll at Niagara University, you are getting a prestigious private college education for a cost that is often comparable to that of a state institution when you consider our generous financial aid packages.

COST
For 2007-2008, the annual cost to attend Niagara is $21,400 (tuition), $9,300 (room and board), and $900 (student service fee).

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Ninety-eight percent of entering students receive some form of financial aid, with an average financial aid package of $17,510 per year. This package may combine scholarships, grants, student employment (work study), and loans.

LOCKED-IN TUITION RATES

To help manage tuition cost, NU offers the unique Level Tuition Plan (LTP) that stabilizes the cost of tuition over four years. Open to new, first-time, full-time, undergraduate freshmen, the plan allows students to pay a slightly higher rate for the first year, so that they will be guaranteed that same rate for the remaining three years.

When to Visit. The best way to find out if Niagara University is the place for you is to come visit our campus. You'll meet current students who can tell you firsthand how the university has made a difference in their lives, and you'll talk with professors who can show you how it might make a difference in yours. We offer a variety of visit events to choose from:

OPEN HOUSE
This annual event usually takes place in October. Discover all the advantages of NU through presentations on admissions and financial aid, one-on-one conversations with faculty members, an academic presentation, and a tour of the campus. You may even catch our ice hockey or basketball teams practicing for the upcoming season.

DISCOVERY DAYS
We describe these as "mini open houses." Enjoy an afternoon with sessions on admissions and financial aid, presentations on academics and student life, lunch, and a campus tour.

NIAGARA NIGHTS
Stay for an overnight visit in a residence hall while classes are in session. With a current student as your host, you'll eat meals in the dining hall and attend classes and activities on campus.

WEEKDAY AND SATURDAY APPOINTMENTS
We will schedule a personal interview with an admissions counselor and a student tour of campus for you.
SIGN UP Now! To make a reservation for your campus visit,*
call 716-286-8700 or 800-462-2111, e-mail admission@niagara.edu or go to www.niagara.edu/admissions/visit.htm.

*If you have a disability and need accommodations to participate in visit activities, please advise the Office of Admissions when you schedule your appointment.