D'Youville University
About D'Youville University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
D'Youville University is a private university in Buffalo, NY. It has a 84% acceptance rate and a 65.7% graduation rate, serving approximately 1,372 students.
Founded
1908
Location
Buffalo, New York
Students
2,556
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
81.4%
Open admission
Graduation Rate
67.5%
Near national average
Tuition
$34,940
Per year
Avg Net Price
$20,433
After financial aid
SAT Average
1130
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$66,942
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Moderate
Most students who apply are accepted
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
D'Youville University accepts the majority of applicants at 81.4%. If you meet the basic requirements, this is an accessible option worth considering.
SAT Scores
1130/ 1600
ACT Scores
24/ 36
Average: 24 out of 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
67.5% complete their degree within six years
Retention
73.4%
4-Year Grad
37%
6-Year Grad
59%
Teaching Quality
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
65.1%
$/Student
$13.2K
Class Size
Small
The 37% graduation rate is below average, but 73.4% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$34,940
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$13,200
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$48,539
After Financial Aid
$20,433
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$16,259
Receive Grants
39.2%
Take Loans
65.2%
The total cost of attendance runs about $48,539/yr, including $13,200 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $20,433.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at D'Youville University fund their education.
While in School
39.2%
Get Grants
Free money
65.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$47,229
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$25,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$265/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The $25,000 median debt is above average, but graduates earn $67K within ten years. The numbers suggest the investment pays off for most students.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends D'Youville University.
Gender
72.9%
Female
27%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,258
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
1,298
Graduates
27.1%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
17.7%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 73% of the student body. 27.1% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 7.2% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
1,258
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Doctoral
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
D'Youville University fields 13 varsity teams with 350 student athletes, about 28% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division II without football
Conference
East Coast
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
13
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
350
28% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
39% / 61%
138
Men
212
Women
6
Men's Teams
11
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of D'Youville Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$66,942
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$76K
174 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$102K
41 grads
1yr Earnings
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
$56K
30 grads
4yr Earnings
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
$50K
23 grads
1yr Earnings
Biology, General
$66K
14 grads
4yr Earnings
Psychology, General
—
14 grads
Earnings grow steadily here: $64K at six years, $50K at eight, and $67K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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