Future Students
If you’re interested in enrolling at Niagara University, start your journey by exploring some of these topics:
Upcoming Events
Fall Open House
October 17, 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Find where you belong at our Fall Open House! đźŹ
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Treat and Greet Open House
October 27, 2026, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
You're invited to our Treat and Greet Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 5 p.m. Students and families will enjoy a spooky evening on campus, exploring all Niagara has to offer.
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Fall Open House
November 21, 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
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View EventRanked #1 Best Value in New York
by US News and World Report for 4 consecutive years!
For the last four years, Niagara University has been recognized as the “Best Value” in NYS, 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.Â
Current Students
Hello, Purple Eagles! These are common website sections that you may be looking for:
Student Life
Student Resources
Athletics
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!
Because of Niagara, I have the confidence and experience to turn something I love into a career. Niagara gave me the experiences, connections, and confidence to take the next step after graduation and know that I was prepared to succeed in the hospitality industry.Molly Passow, '26 Hospitality
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!
The Arts on the ridge
Niagara University Theatre
Niagara University Theatre, the producing entity of the Department of Theatre and Fine Arts at Niagara University, has been proudly entertaining and educating audiences since 1964. Each season strives for great variety in our productions, ranging from classical to contemporary, musical to physical theatre, traditional to new works. Our productions provide students the opportunities to apply knowledge, skills, and techniques explored in class.
Niagara University Theatre
Castellani Art Museum
With a focus on learning, community access, and cultural connection, the Castellani Art Museum houses a permanent collection of over 5,000 works—including modern and contemporary art, Niagara Falls-themed pieces, and regional folk art. The museum offers year-round exhibitions, public programs, and educational experiences for visitors of all ages—from students to tourists to lifelong art lovers.
Castellani Art MuseumNiagara in the News
Niagara University Leads Western New York Private Colleges in Graduation Outcomes
According to data featured in Business First’s 2026 College Guide, Niagara has a 75% overall graduation rate, the highest among the region’s private four-year institutions profiled in the guide and tied for the highest rate among all 19 Western New York colleges and universities included. The figures provide an important measure of Niagara’s ability to help students not only begin their college careers, but successfully complete them.
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Niagara University and Niagara College Expand Binational Partnership with Dual Admission Agreement
Executive leaders from Niagara University and Niagara College gathered Sept. 14 at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, to sign a comprehensive Dual Admission and Articulation Agreement, significantly expanding degree-completion opportunities for students across the Niagara region and the U.S.-Canada border.
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Ready to Apply?
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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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