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Daemen University

Amherst, New York 14226-3592

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitSuburbanGreek life

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
Division
Division II

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76%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,761Students
13:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$61,808Earnings 10yr
$18,244Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
42%
First-generation
29%

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

39.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.9%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
13:1

Programs (62)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

80%

Mixed

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
10 Years$61,808

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Lacrosse beginningLacrosse

History & Fun Facts

  • History In 1947, Rosary Hill College was established by the Sisters of St.
  • The institution has admitted men since the mid-1960s and graduated its first male student in 1965.
  • In 1976, Rosary Hill became a secular and independent institution and was renamed Daemen College, in honor of the founder of the Sisters of St.
  • In 2015, Daemen opened the Academic Wellness Center after a $5.
  • In 2017, to mark its 70th anniversary, Daemen installed Founders Bell, which was forged in 1858 and restored by the Class of 1967.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
185 mi(321 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
280 mi(485 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
291 mi(504 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BUF Buffalo Niagara3 mi
ROC Rochester57 mi
SYR Syracuse Hancock136 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA395 mi · ~11h 25m drive
New York, NY291 mi · ~8h 24m drive
Hartford, CT323 mi · ~9h 20m drive
Providence, RI384 mi · ~11h 6m drive
Albany, NY256 mi · ~7h 24m drive
Syracuse, NY134 mi · ~3h 52m drive
Rochester, NY61 mi · ~1h 46m drive
Buffalo, NY7 mi · ~12 min drive
Philadelphia, PA280 mi · ~8h 5m drive
Pittsburgh, PA185 mi · ~5h 21m drive
Harrisburg, PA210 mi · ~6h 4m drive
Newark, NJ283 mi · ~8h 11m drive
Trenton, NJ282 mi · ~8h 9m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

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