Daemen College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Daemen College
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Daemen College is a small private college located on a suburban campus in Amherst, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,814, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The college offers 52 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $32,090.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile22-28
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1125-1270
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
3k
Students enrolled
45%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
49%
Unknown
1%
Black
7%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
40% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
4
Total Online Enrollment
1,194
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.45% online, 55% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
95% On-campus
5% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's2% online
Graduate Certificate14% online
Master's10% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
40%
State Grant Aid
47%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
40%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debtafter graduation
$46k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Bowling
- Other Sports
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Education. | |||
| 5 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 6 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 7 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 8 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 9 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 11 | Psychology. | |||
| 12 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 13 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 14 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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