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Daemen University

Daemen University is a small, private institution located in Amherst, ny. Founded in 1947, Daemen University offers undergraduate degrees in 62 majors.

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4 Year, Private
Division 2
1,806 undergraduates
cost $33,724 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Daemen University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 76.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee $25
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Daemen University is known for one of its top majors: Special Education and Teaching. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Special Education and Teaching
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Natural Sciences
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Accounting and Related Services
Social Work

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $33,724
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,940
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,500
Cost of attendance* $50,164
Average financial aid package $24,172
Estimated cost $25,992 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,724
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,940
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,500
Cost of attendance* $50,164
Average financial aid package $24,172
Estimated cost $25,992 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Daemen University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,806, with gender binary students split 26% male and 74% female.

Total enrollment

2,625

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
74%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
4%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Daemen University, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 4380 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226
phone 7168393600
address www.daemen.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Daemen University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Daemen University?

Daemen University is located in Amherst, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Daemen University? 

The acceptance rate for Daemen University is 76%.

What’s the average GPA for Daemen University?

The average high school GPA for Daemen University students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Daemen University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Daemen University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $200,656.

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