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D'Youville University

Buffalo, NY·Private nonprofit·1,258 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.

81%
Accept
1,258
Students
$20,433
Net Price
67%
Grad Rate
$51,700
Earnings
10 yr
$25,000
Debt

About This School

D'Youville University is a private nonprofit institution located in Buffalo, New York with approximately 1,258 undergraduate students enrolled. D'Youville University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,433 per year. The graduation rate is 67%, and the typical graduate earns $51,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

D'Youville University is a private university in Buffalo, New York, United States. It was founded as D'Youville College in 1908 and named by the Grey Nuns after the patroness saint Marie-Marguerite d'Youville. As of fall 2022, the university offers 54 degree majors in the health sciences, business, and liberal arts for undergraduate and graduate students. In February 2022, the New York State Board of Regents approved a name change to D'Youville University.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 57% graduation rate and 72% freshman retention suggest that a significant portion of students don't make it to the finish line, which is worth taking seriously. That said, if you do complete a degree — especially in health sciences, which is this school's core strength — the $51,700 median earnings hold up reasonably well against a manageable $19,750 median debt load. Worth considering if you're drawn to healthcare or allied health programs and want a small, affordable private school in Buffalo, but ask hard questions about academic support before committing.

Setting
Large city
Avg Faculty Salary
$9,306

Popular Programs

Health Professions56%
Business & Marketing4%
Psychology2%
Biological Sciences2%
Social Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

Test Policy: Considered but not required

SAT Scores

Average Composite1130
Reading 75th %ile610
Math 75th %ile610

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$34,940
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,940
Avg Net Price
$20,433
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$16,259
$30–48k$15,826
$48–75k$19,722
$75–110k$24,476
$110k+$27,794

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants39%
Median debt at graduation$25,000

Full Cost

Cost of attendance$48,539

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
67%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
73%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$51,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$51,300
Female graduates$50,400

Gap: 2% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$50,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$51,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.1x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

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

Student Body

White50%
Black17%
Hispanic/Latino8%
Asian7%
Two or more races3%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%
International7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,258 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

D'Youville University

320 Porter Ave

Buffalo, NY 14201-1084

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Official Links

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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.

Official School Resources
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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