Education

Niagara University

Niagara University, NY 14109
716-285-1212 or 1-800-778-3450
www.niagara.edu

Founded by the Vincentian Community in 1856, Niagara University is a private liberal arts university with a strong, values-based Catholic tradition. Its four academic divisions include the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, and Hospitality and Tourism Management. The university also maintains an Academic Exploration Program that provides a learning community for students who are undecided about their major. Located on the Niagara River overlooking the Province of Ontario, Canada, the university is situated at the northern limits of the City of Niagara Falls, NY, about four miles from the world-famous cataracts. Nearly 3,700 students are enrolled in its undergraduate and graduate programs. The university offers more than 50 professional and career-oriented programs for its 2,800-plus undergraduates. More than 850 graduate students are enrolled in a variety of programs in the College of Education and in master’s programs in business, criminal justice and mental health counseling.

Niagara County Community College

3111 Saunders Settlement Road
Sanborn, New York 14132
716-614-6222
www.sunyniagara.cc.ny.us

Niagara County Community College is the “smart place to start” for more than 5,500 residents of Niagara County and bordering communities who are working toward rewarding careers and advanced educational degrees. NCCC’s many dual admissions programs and articulation agreements facilitate easy transfer to baccalaureate programs.

NCCC supports the needs of area employers by preparing the workforce in growing career-oriented programs such as nursing, allied health care, business, hospitality and tourism, casino gaming, law enforcement and technology. A total of 95% of recent NCCC graduates achieved employment or are continuing their education and 35% of faculty members have received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence.