Niagara University Acceptance Rate
Niagara University, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,148
- Admitted
- 3,540
- Yield
- 16.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Niagara University's acceptance rate has risen from 65.9% in 2014–15 to 85.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,565 to 4,148 (+16%) over that period.
Its 85.3% rate makes Niagara University more selective than about 31% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 14%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (88% for women vs 80.7% for men, a 7.3-point gap). Niagara University has been test-optional since 2018–19. Of admitted students, 16.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,565 | 2,348 | 65.9% | 618 |
| 2015–16 | 2,923 | 2,477 | 84.7% | 643 |
| 2016–17 | 3,359 | 2,784 | 82.9% | 625 |
| 2017–18 | 3,101 | 2,611 | 84.2% | 590 |
| 2018–19 | 3,105 | 2,690 | 86.6% | 515 |
| 2019–20 | 3,660 | 3,265 | 89.2% | 626 |
| 2020–21 | 3,740 | 3,456 | 92.4% | 624 |
| 2021–22 | 3,628 | 3,345 | 92.2% | 625 |
| 2022–23 | 3,836 | 3,435 | 89.5% | 545 |
| 2023–24 | 4,148 | 3,540 | 85.3% | 580 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,639 | 2,322 | 88% |
| Men | 1,509 | 1,218 | 80.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–630 | 21% |
| SAT Math | 520–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–27 | 2% |
How Niagara University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Niagara University's acceptance rate?
Niagara University's acceptance rate is 85.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,540 admitted of 4,148 applicants).
Is Niagara University test optional?
Niagara University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Niagara University?
Niagara University received 4,148 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,540.
What SAT score do you need for Niagara University?
Admitted students at Niagara University typically scored 510–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Niagara University getting harder to get into?
Niagara University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 65.9% in 2014–15 to 85.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.niagara.edu/.