Daemen University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	688
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	57%

Located in Amherst, New York, Daemen University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that Daemen University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Daemen University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Daemen University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Daemen University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,250

Cost of attendance at Daemen University in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,250

Cost of attendance at Daemen University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Daemen University received on average $21,444 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,444

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	119	34%	$5,063	$602,522
Other Federal Grant	166	48%	$4,494	$745,922
State Grant/Scholarships	154	45%	$3,070	$472,851
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	345	100%	$17,911	$6,179,330
Total Grant & Scholarships	345	100%	$21,444	$7,398,103

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Daemen University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Daemen University students is 57.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.5%.

57.3%

asian 66.7% 6 students
African American 35.4% 17 students
white 61.8% 170 students
unknown 50.0% 3 students
hispanic 47.2% 17 students
International Students 75.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 66.7% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball East Coast Conference
Track and Cross Country East Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Daemen University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Daemen University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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