Niagara university admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 84 per cent. The Office of Admissions strives to make the application process smooth by judging the students on the following criteria:
- Achievement in the high school
- Evidence of the past performance
- Recommendation from teachers
- Optional: ACT and SAT scores
Applications are processed on a rolling basis. Students can apply through Common Application Portal or by NU Application page.
Highlights
Application portal | UG: Common Application Portal or NU Application page PG: NU Application page |
Application fee | International applicants: No application fee Non-international applicants: 30USD |
Acceptance rate | 84% |
International application deadlines | UG/PG: rolling |
Academic calendar | Semester |
Financial aid and scholarships | Available |
Niagara University International Admissions
Documents Required:
- Official transcript.
- Essay in 250 words.
- Financial documentation for immigration purpose.
English Language Requirement:
International students do not need to provide SAT or ACT scores unless they choose to do so. If however, English is not the student’s native language, an official score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required.
Test | Minimum Scores |
---|---|
TOEFL (Paper based test) | 550 |
TOEFL(Internet based test) | 79-80 |
IELTS | 6 |
Niagara University Undergraduate Admissions
There are over 80 majors to choose from the 4 colleges. Some of the colleges are College of Arts and Science, College of Business and College of Education.
Application portal: Common application portal or NU application page.
Application fee: No application fee for international applicant and 30USD for other applicants.
Application deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis.
Academic Requirements:
- Official transcript
- SAT may be submitted in place of TOEFL and IELTS, if course were taught in English (for international applicants). It is optional for students to take sat and act tests.
- A letter of recommendation.
- Niagara University evaluates applicants based on their academic history throughout high school.
A minimum of 16 academic units of secondary school coursework in areas such as English, mathematics, history, foreign language and the sciences is required.
Niagara University Graduate Admissions
The university offers different graduate courses like MBA, MS in Finance and Criminal justice administration. It offers one Doctoral programme that is Ph.D. in leadership and policy.
Application portal: NU Application page
Application fee: No application fee for International applicant and $30 for other applicants.
Application deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis.
Documents required for admission:
Course | Academic requirement | English language requirement |
---|---|---|
Criminal justice administration | GPA:3 OR GRE score | TOEFL(Internet Based Test):79 IELTS:6 |
MS in information digital and forensics | GPA:3 OR GRE score | TOEFL(Internet Based Test):79 IELTS:6 |
MS in Finance | GPA:3.2 OR GMAT score | TOEFL(Internet Based Test):79 IELTS:6 |
Supporting documents
- Official transcript
- Twoletters of reference
- Financial documentation for immigration purpose
After completing the application, applicant has to wait, as the university will take 2-3 weeks to review application and announce the results. For international students, if transcripts are not in English, all transcripts must be sent to Niagara University via World Education Services (WES) or via Spantran.
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I chose Niagara University based on affordability, small class sizes, level of community involvement and the rank of the business school. I was a hard worker in high school and took honors and AP classes. My grades were good and I scored very well on the SAT. I had a lot of extracurriculars and was looking for a colleges where I could get involved as well.
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Yes, they accept the FAFSA and provide merit-based scholarships.
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