Daemen University
About Daemen University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Daemen University is a private university in Amherst, New York, a suburb of Buffalo. It offers programs in nursing, health sciences, social work, and education, with a focus on health professions and community engagement.
Founded
1947
Location
Amherst, New York
Students
2,530
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
68.3%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
58.9%
Below national average
Tuition
$35,218
Per year
Avg Net Price
$18,693
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not Considered
Test-blind. Grades and essays decide
Median Earnings
$61,808
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
68.3 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Blind
Application Fee
$25
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
With a 68.3% acceptance rate, Daemen University admits most students who meet the academic standards. Focus on putting together a complete, thoughtful application.
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
58.9% complete their degree within six years
Retention
75.7%
4-Year Grad
43%
6-Year Grad
57%
Teaching Quality
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
48.9%
$/Student
$9.4K
Class Size
Medium
The 43% graduation rate is below average, but 75.7% 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
$35,218
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$14,230
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,192
After Financial Aid
$18,693
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$10,773
Receive Grants
46.2%
Take Loans
63.2%
The total cost of attendance runs about $45,192/yr, including $14,230 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $18,693.
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 Daemen University fund their education.
While in School
46.2%
Get Grants
Free money
63.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$51,683
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$22,091
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$234/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Students typically graduate with $22,091 in debt, below the national median. That's a manageable amount for most career paths.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Daemen University.
Gender
73.7%
Female
26%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,643
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
887
Graduates
28.8%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
8.1%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 74% of the student body. 28.8% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
1,643
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Doctoral
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Daemen University fields 7 varsity teams with 289 student athletes, about 18% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division II without football
Conference
East Coast
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
289
18% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
42% / 58%
121
Men
168
Women
5
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Daemen Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$61,808
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Natural Sciences
$6K
110 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$79K
97 grads
1yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
50 grads
Visual and Performing Arts, General
—
23 grads
Psychology, General
$55K
12 grads
4yr Earnings
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
$51K
11 grads
4yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $60K at six years, $46K at eight, and $62K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.