Niagara University


Niagara University, NY 14109

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College Overview

Type:
Private institution
Year Founded:
1856
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic (Vincentian)
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
2,942
Local Setting:
Suburban
Endowment:
$54,210,185
Application Deadline:
August 1
Application Fee:
$30
Selectivity:
Selective
Tuition Costs:
$21,240
Room & Board Costs:
$8,850

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook
Student Organizations:
60
Honor Societies:
Alpha 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)
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) Index (bi-weekly)
Number of Fraternities:
1
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
3%
Number of Sororities:
2
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
4%

College Services

Basic:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Remedial:
reading, math, writing, study skills
Counseling:
minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, psychological, religious
Career:
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Local Hiring Firms:
Citibank Eastman Kodak HSBC Bank M&T Bank Hyatt Regency Deloitte & Touche LLP KPMG PricewaterhouseCoopers Sodexho Adams Mark Niagara Mohawk
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
282,702
Library Facilities:
N/A
Museums
Castellani Art Museum, Leary Theatre
Computers Available:
150
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
N/A
Wired Labs:
N/A
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in all the libraries, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing
Wireless Capacity:
300
Online Registration:
Yes
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
N/A
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms (97%), apartment for single students (3%)
Sprinkler System:
100%
Fire Alarms:
100%
Campus Size:
160 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
Buffalo (24), Toronto, Ontario Canada (70)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
Niagara Falls, NY (2)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
Niagara Falls (5)
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Offered on campus
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Not offered
Alcohol Permitted:
Yes
Additional Policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, other
Popular Events:
Family Weekend, Orientation, Concert Series, Lecture Series