by our College Data Analytics TeamThe total cost of attendance at Niagara University can seem overwhelming, but remember that the majority of students receive some sort of financial assistance. This could be in the form of scholarships, grants, work-study, or loans.
However, some types of financial aid are definitely more desireable than others, and some students will receive more aid than others.Find out more by scrolling down the page.
$27,452.00 is the typical Niagara University’s first year financial aid package. 100% of reshman students get financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships
Loans are included in the umbrella of ‘financial aid’, even so, the only true discount from the cost of college is a grant or scholarship that you don’t have to pay back.
We feel that loan debt ought to be regarded as a consequence instead of true financial aid. Learn more on student loan debt at Niagara University.
Financial awards given by a college or university to its students, known as institutional scholarships and grants, help to offset the cost of tuition and other education-related expenses. These awards fall into two categories: merit-based and need-based, and they do not need to be paid back. Merit-based institutional scholarships are granted to students who have shown outstanding academic accomplishments, special talents, or abilities in a particular field. Factors such as high school performance, standardized test results, or involvement in extracurricular activities often contribute to these scholarship decisions. Conversely, need-based institutional grants cater to students who demonstrate financial need. The awarded amount is typically based on the student’s family’s financial standing and is intended to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s ability to contribute. Colleges and universities might use data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms to determine a student’s eligibility for need-based grants. Institutional scholarships and grants are a vital source of financial support for students, as they can significantly reduce the cost of attending college and help make higher education more accessible.
The following numbers apply to scholarships and grants largely offered by the school itself.
100% of incoming freshmen (625 total) were given scholarships at Niagara University, averaging $23,774.00 per student. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
In addition to scholarships, 36% of first-year students (226 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $6,415.00 per person.
The table below demonstrates scholarship and grant allocations by income level for freshmen receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, which includes Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 16.13% | $33,540.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 9.11% | $31,916.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 15.02% | $29,533.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 14.38% | $25,852.00 |
| Income 110k + | 23.80% | $22,250.00 |
The table above displays undergrads who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Learn more here.
625 Niagara undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 100% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $27,452.00.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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