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D'Youville University

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Start: 2026-06-05T13:00:00
Location: D'Youville University

Buffalo, New York 14201-1084

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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D'Youville University is a private urban institution in Buffalo, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1040.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $66,942 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,585.

Established

1908

Motto

Religio et Scientia

Mascot

Saint Bernard

Type

Private college

Division

Division II

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82%Acceptance

1040SAT Avg

1,299Students

11:1Student:Faculty

57%Grad Rate

$66,942Earnings 10yr

$19,585Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1040

Reading & WritingMid: 553

445595

MathMid: 575

440595

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

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible

36%

First-generation

27%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,560

Room & Board$11,800

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$42,512

Average Net Price$19,585

Median Debt at Graduation$25,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,286

$30–48K$12,705

$48–75K$21,460

$75–110K$21,631

$110K+$26,150

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

38.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

5.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

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

Academics

Student-faculty ratio

11:1

Programs (58)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

72%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,299

Gender Split

74% / 26%

Women / Men

First Generation

27%

Pell Grant Recipients

36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%

Black 17%

Hispanic 7%

Asian 7%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.7%

Freshman Retention71.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$63,804

10 Years$66,942

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

Rankings

Niche

#25

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vs 2024

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History & Fun Facts

•History Immigration 1872: first Administration BuildingMarie-Marguerite d'Youville was born in Quebec; she married François d'Youville in 1722 and had six children.
•1887: first wing added Following an invitation from the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (O.
•The school's first official building was the Koessler Administration Building, which was built in 1872 but not dedicated and named as such until 2003.

Source: Wikipedia