Niagara University
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Former names | Our Lady of Angels Seminary (1856–1857) The College and Seminary of Our Lady of Angels (1857–1883) |
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| Motto | Ut Omnes Te Cognoscant |
Motto in English | That All May Know You |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | November 21, 1856 |
| Affiliations | ACCU NAICU |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Vincentians) |
| Endowment | $111.005 million (2022) |
| President | James J. Maher |
| Students | 4,033 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 2,692 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 1,341 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , U.S. 43°08′17″N 79°02′13″W / 43.138°N 79.037°W |
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| Colors | Purple and white |
| Nickname | Purple Eagles |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – MAAC Atlantic Hockey America (men's ice hockey) |
| Mascot | Monte |
| Website | www |
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Niagara University (NU) is a private Catholic university in Lewiston, New York, United States. Based in the Vincentian tradition, it is run by the Congregation of the Mission and enrolls approximately 3,700 students. Approximately half of the student body lives on campus, while the other half commute from the surrounding area. The campus area was listed as a census-designated place in 2020, with a population of 940.