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Daemen University
Daemen University says yes to 68.3% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $61,808 median earnings.
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Daemen University occupies suburban Amherst, NY — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $94,312 four years out. 46.2% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,643 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Daemen University received 3,041 applications and admitted 2,316 (76.2%), with 375 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Daemen University's 68.3% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Daemen University compares
| Daemen University | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 68.3% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,218 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $61,808 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Daemen University: $61,808 median at year ten, versus $60,236 across New York institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $35,218 regardless of where you're from. At Daemen University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,643 — Daemen University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
58.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 41% don't — ask a Daemen University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Daemen University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,312 |
| Natural Sciences | $76,980 |
| Social Work | $57,850 |
| Psychology, General | $55,412 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $51,458 |
Median earnings for these 5 Daemen University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $61,808 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 30 additional Daemen University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Daemen University?
Daemen University doesn't look at test scores; its 68.3% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Daemen University's acceptance rate?
76.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,316 admitted from 3,041 applicants.
How much does Daemen University cost?
At Daemen University, published tuition is $35,218 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Daemen University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Daemen University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $61,808 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- D'Youville University — 81.4% admitted
- CUNY York College — 64.1% admitted
- Dominican University New York — 63.3% admitted
- CUNY Queens College — 64.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.