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Daemen University

Amherst, NY·Private nonprofit·1,761 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

76%
Accept
1,761
Students
$18,244
Net Price
58%
Grad Rate
$48,200
Earnings
10 yr
$15,041
Debt

About This School

Daemen University is a private nonprofit institution located in Amherst, New York with approximately 1,761 undergraduate students enrolled. Daemen University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,244 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $48,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Daemen University is a private university in Amherst, New York, United States. Formerly Daemen College and Rosary Hill College, the nonsectarian school was founded as a Catholic institution by the Sisters of St. Francis in 1947.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — while the average net price of $18,244/year is genuinely affordable and median debt at graduation is a manageable $15,041, the 58% graduation rate raises real questions about whether students are finishing what they start. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, tight-knit campus in the Buffalo area with accessible admissions, but dig into your specific program's outcomes, since the median earnings of $48,200 a decade out are modest and vary considerably by field.

Founded
1947
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions24%
Business & Marketing18%
Visual & Performing Arts7%
Education4%
Psychology3%
Biological Sciences1%
Social Sciences1%
English1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$33,724
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,724
Avg Net Price
$18,244
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants42%
Median debt at graduation$15,041

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
58%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
80%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$48,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$15,041
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$15,041
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$46,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$48,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White73%
Black10%
Hispanic/Latino6%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,761 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Daemen University

4380 Main St

Amherst, NY 14226-3592

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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