Niagara University

Niagara University (NU) is a private university affiliated with the Roman Catholic church, located in the small town of Lewiston. The campus is at the northern edge of Niagara Falls on 160 acres of land on the top of the Monteagle Ridge. Students get a great view of the Niagara River gorge, which is just about four miles north of the famous waterfalls. About half of the students are residents of Niagara County while the remaining students typically live in the surrounding region. It was established in 1856 and originally called Our Lady of Angels Seminary. The university offers more than 50 different degree programs through its four academic colleges, including the College of Arts and Sciences, which houses the Department of Nursing.

Through the Department of Nursing, NU offers several CCNE-accredited and New York State Education Department-approved baccalaureate nursing degree programs. These options include traditional BSN, RN to BSN, and accelerated BSN courses. When completing the traditional four-year BSN program, students gain clinical experience at local healthcare agencies while accelerated BSN students may accept internships at local facilities. The accelerated program is for students with a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field and is designed to be completed in one year with full-time classes.

Updated on: 02 Nov, 2025

Program Length & Format

12-month full-time
Total of 57 credit hours
Includes classroom, lab, clinical, and simulation training
Clinical hours requirement: 675 hours

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college required
Minimum grade of C+ in all prerequisite courses
Students dismissed from other nursing programs are not eligible

Selection Process

Rolling admissions process
Admission based on completion of prerequisites and application review
Applicants may defer to a future semester if the cohort is full
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

Prerequisites

Anatomy and Physiology I with lab
Anatomy and Physiology II with lab
Chemistry (Allied Health Professional level)
Microbiology with lab
Developmental Psychology
Statistics
Pathophysiology

Clinical & Simulation Lab

675 clinical hours across acute, long-term, and community healthcare settings
Clinical placements may include Catholic Health System, Kaleida Health System, Niagara Falls Memorial, Erie County Medical Center, Cradle Beach Camp, Erie and Niagara County Holding Centers, Elderwood, and Living Legends Health
On-campus simulation labs include skills and virtual reality training

Cost & Financial Aid

Tuition rate: $895 per credit hour for accelerated nursing
Accelerated Nursing Program fee: $845 per semester (full-time) or $60 per credit hour (part-time)
Nursing Program fee: $845 per semester (full-time) or $60 per credit hour (part-time)
Undergraduate student fee: $940 per semester (full-time)
Additional fees may include lab fees, books, clinical requirements, immunizations, and testing fees
100% of first-year students receive financial assistance; scholarships and grants available