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Daemen University

Amherst, New York 14226-3592

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Known for health sciences

Daemen University is a private institution in Amherst with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,808 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,244.

Established
1947
Motto
A World of Opportunity
Mascot
Willie the Wildcat
Type
Private university
Conference
East Coast Conference (ECC)
Division
Division II
76%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,761Students
13:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$61,808Earnings 10yr
$18,244Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Daemen University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.2%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,724
Room & Board$13,940
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$44,232
Average Net Price$18,244
Median Debt at Graduation$22,091
Monthly Payment (10yr)$234

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,602
$30–48K$11,562
$48–75K$16,325
$75–110K$20,603
$110K+$25,038

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,244

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

38.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,041

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

13

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (62)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,761
Gender Split
74% / 26%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
42%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Black 10%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 4%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate58.4%
Freshman Retention80.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$59,912
8 Years$59,602
10 Years$61,808

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,100
Men
$48,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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