A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Niagara University are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 32% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
68%
|
Black |
5%
|
Hispanic |
4%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
13%
|
Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 83% more female students than male students enrolled at Niagara University with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Niagara University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
35%
|
Women |
65%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
1,363
|
Women |
2,495
|
Niagara University serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
81%
|
Out of State |
10%
|
Foreign |
6%
|
Unknown Location |
2%
|
36% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 12.3% |
Part time Undergrads | 9.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193973 IPEDS survey data for Niagara University.
Last updated February 24, 2024