Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Niagara University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$39K
+
Room
$13K
+
Books
$510
=
Sticker Price
$51,632
$39K+$13K+$510=$51,632
Your Family Income
Sticker
$51,632
−
Your Aid
$34,310
=
Net Price
$17,322
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Niagara University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$51,632
Tuition and Fees
$39,345
Room and Board
$13,400
Books and Supplies
$510
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$34,384
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$17,248
Niagara University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$9,564
$30–48k
$11,510
$48–75k
$17,322
$75–110k
$20,355
$110k+
$22,990
Understanding Your Aid Package
Niagara University has a sticker price of $51,632 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $51,632/year
Average aid: $34,384 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$17,322/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$9,564/year
27% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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27%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
24%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$25,475
Range (25th–75th)$11,199 – $28,500
Median Parent PLUS Loans$25,200
Debt Manageability
0.38x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,196
Earnings Growth
+16%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$1,559
65th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$40,069
25th %ile
$77,102
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Niagara University Cost & Financial Aid
Niagara University's published tuition is $51,632 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $17,322—a difference of $34,310.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $9,564 at Niagara University. 27% of students receive Pell Grants.
Niagara University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Niagara University graduates is $25,475, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $270 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $22,990 at Niagara University—still $28,642 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
