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Niagara University

Niagara University is a private Catholic university in Lewiston, New York, known for strong programs in education, nursing, business, criminology, and sport/fitness management. Students often rave about the small, close‑knit “Purple Eagle” campus on a scenic hilltop near Niagara Falls, lively student‑life scene with over 100 clubs, and a mix of suburban‑quiet and easy access to Buffalo and the Falls.

State

New York

Student Population

3,700

Acceptance Rate

85%

GPA Range

3.1–3.5

SAT Range

1000–1200

Common Majors

education, nursing, business administration, criminology, sport and fitness management

“I love Niagara’s small‑town‑on‑a‑hill vibe, how easy it is to get involved in Purple Eagle sports and campus events while still being close to Buffalo and the Falls, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the split between commuters and residents, the sometimes‑slow off‑campus life, and the way the campus can feel a bit isolated in winter were all more noticeable once I stopped just visiting.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$38,300

Conference

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

75.45

Avg Women's Scores

85.4

Men's Team Notes

Purple Eagles posted competitive rounds at Bucknell Invitational on Bucknell Golf Club and YSU Roseann Schwartz Invitational at Mill Creek Park Golf Course. Steady par saves and birdie opportunities amid Northeast winds fueled mid-pack finishes, anchored by depth on challenging MAAC layouts like Lake View Golf Club.

Women's Team Notes

Niagara women battled at Bucknell Fall Invitational (Bucknell Golf Club), Mercyhurst Evann Parker Memorial (Lake View Golf Club), and UAlbany Great Danes Invitational. Resilient scoring through 17th-place showings highlighted team grit on undulating Northeast fairways despite tough pins at BGSU Dolores Black Falcon (Stone Ridge).

Coaches

Men's Coach

Tim Frank

Women's Coach

Chris O'Connor

Men's Email

tfrank@niagara.edu

Women's Email

oconnor@niagara.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Tim Frank heads Niagara men's golf since 2023, bringing extensive golf industry leadership to Purple Eagles' MAAC program from Niagara base. He guides squads through conference championships and regional events like Siena Invite, focusing on academic excellence (2025 MAAC All-Academic honors) and competitive scoring for postseason contention.

Women's Coach Bio

"Coach O'Connor brings a wealth of high-level instruction experience to our women's golf program," Gray said, "We value his attention to the student-athlete experience and we look forward to the development of the program under his leadership." O'Connor has more than 15 years of experience in the golf industry being a former professional and instructor at Brierwood Country Club and Tan Tara golf club.

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