Future Students
If you’re interested in enrolling at Niagara University, start your journey by exploring some of these topics:
Ranked #1 Best Value in the North
by US News and World Report in 2024 and 2025
For the last two years, Niagara University has been recognized as the “Best Value” in the North region, based on a calculation of academic quality and net cost of attendance after average need-based financial aid. This ranking, which focuses on providing a strong return on educational investment, was highlighted in the U.S. News “America’s Best Colleges” report.
Upcoming Events
Fall Open House
October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fall Open House is the perfect opportunity to find out why students choose NU!
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Financial Aid 101 Webinar
October 21, 2025, 12:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Discover the keys to college affordability with our director of Financial Aid.
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Treat and Greet Open House
October 28, 2025, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Our Treat and Greet Open House is the perfect opportunity to find out why students choose NU!
View Event2025 Fall Speaker Series
Dawn Cheryl Hill (Mohawk, Turtle Clan)
Every Child Matters Day
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | 5:00 p.m.
Title: Memory Keeper—Residential Schools, Indigenous Healing, and the Path to Reconciliation
Sponsored by the Every Child Matters Day Committee, the Office of Academic Affairs, and the Castellani Art Museum
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Niagara by the Numbers
What makes Niagara University so special? In addition to our strong Vincentian culture and close-knit student body, the education you receive here will you allow you to hit the ground running after you graduate!
Every professor in my program cared about me, not only as a student, but as a person and an aspiring professional. Because of their support and guidance, I found my passion for the sports & entertainment industry. The mentors, experiences, and friends I found at NU are something I will always be grateful for.Ari Musialowski, '23 Communications
Accelerated Scholars
Earn a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in 5 years.
Each year, NU offers a select group of outstanding high school seniors the opportunity to secure a seat in one of the university’s graduate programs as incoming freshmen. Accelerated Scholars, as they’re known on campus, are able to push the boundaries of research, creativity, and career preparation by combining the achievement of both a bachelor’s and master’s degree into a single accelerated experience.
The combined bachelor’s/master’s degree pathway enables you to enroll at Niagara University for an undergraduate degree as an incoming first-year student and receive direct, conditional admission into a graduate degree program as well.
Let’s Go Purple Eagles!
Whether you’re looking to join a team or cheer on a game, NU Athletics is the place to be! We offer 19 Division I teams and a huge variety of club sports. Let your purple pride soar!
Niagara in the News
Bieler Institute of Business Ethics
Join us for a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, September 14 at 4 p.m. as we celebrate the Bieler Institute for Ethical Leadership and Innovation. The Scott Bieler Institute will create opportunities for students from colleges across the university, facilitating cross-disciplinary learning. Key features include a collaboration hub with a flexible technology-enabled space for teamwork and innovation; a classroom of the future, where students will be immersed in real-world ethical scenarios that simulate complex decision-making environments through the use of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI); and a high-tech computer lab with financial trading terminals and industry-standard business software.
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Food Industry Center of Excellence
Annual Summit
Get ready for the must-attend event of the year! The 2025 Food Industry Center of Excellence Summit is set to ignite innovation and inspire the future of food. Mark your calendars for September 30, 2025, at the luxurious Hyatt Regency in Buffalo, NY, where thought leaders and industry visionaries will come together for an unforgettable day of cutting-edge insights, networking, and industry breakthroughs.
Food Industry Management
New Major!
Our students are becoming leaders in the food industry with the launch of this dynamic new major from our Holzschuh College of Business Administration!
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NU offers rolling admissions, which means that you can apply at any time for the upcoming semester. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and students are typically notified of an admission decision in 3-4 weeks. What’s stopping you?
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