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D'Youville University

Buffalo, New York 14201-1084

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

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
Conference
East Coast Conference (ECC) beginning
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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

D'Youville University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1040

Reading & WritingMid: 553
445595
MathMid: 575
440595

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

82.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1040

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,585

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (58)

Student Life

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
8 Years$61,535
10 Years$66,942

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,000
Men
$61,200

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
179 mi(310 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
281 mi(487 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
293 mi(508 min)

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