Niagara University Demographics & Diversity

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Niagara University, NY
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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 46%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. 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.

Racial demographics of Niagara University students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 44%

There are 100% more female students than male students enrolled at Niagara University with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Niagara University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Niagara University students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	33%
Women	67%

Enrollment by gender for Niagara University students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	1,343
Women	2,690

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 28%

Niagara University draws 71 percent of students from New York, 11 percent from other states, and 17 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside New York, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Niagara University students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	71%
Out of State	11%
Foreign	17%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$60,954 per year

37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

4,033

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	12.3%
Part-time undergraduates	9.7%

New York, New York

Private 4 Year

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=193973.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026