Daemen University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Amherst, New York with 1,643 undergraduates. It admits 68% of applicants, costs an average of $19,350 a year after grants and graduates 59% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Daemen University acceptance rate and admissions
Daemen University admitted 68% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Daemen University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Daemen University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Daemen University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $37,994 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $14,230 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $45,399 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $19,350 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $19,350 a year after grants and scholarships, $26,049 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Daemen University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Daemen University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 59% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $68,139 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $21,751 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 32% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Daemen University majors and what graduates earn
Daemen University awarded bachelor's degrees in 30 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($94,312).
All 30 majors at Daemen University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Daemen University
13 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 13 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special education | Master's | 86 | $47,958 | $20,500 |
| Social work | Master's | 63 | $50,253 | $40,956 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 61 | n/a | n/a |
| Behavioral sciences | Master's | 52 | n/a | $26,210 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 49 | $99,175 | $34,166 |
| Nursing | Master's | 34 | $112,680 | $43,107 |
| Business administration | Master's | 23 | $69,750 | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 9 | n/a | $30,785 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical lab science | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| International business | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Daemen University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | Certificate | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,643 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 74% women, 26% men
- 12 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Daemen University?
Daemen University admitted 68% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Daemen University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $37,994. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $19,350 a year in 2024-25.
Is Daemen University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Daemen University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Daemen University?
59% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Daemen University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $68,139 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.