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
Conference
East Coast Conference (ECC)
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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76%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,761Students
13:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$61,808Earnings 10yr
$18,244Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate76.2%
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
3900.0%
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 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
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
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)