Daemen University: Review & Facts

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Daemen University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,645 students enrolled. This school was established in 1947 and is the only college located in Amherst, New York.

Academic Offerings

Daemen University will give you the option to get a 1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

70

Daemen follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 70 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Education, Nursing, Medical, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Daemen University student retention rate is fair at 73% (close to New York average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

73%

Fair

The graduation rate at Daemen University is below average - 58%.

Student to faculty ratio at Daemen is pretty good: 12:1. Find out more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high, $32,100 a year. The additional fees at Daemen beyond tuition are nearly $700; which totals $32,800 per year.

Read the details about Daemen University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

80%

As reported in recent government data, 2,752 applications were submitted and 2,200 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

Daemen University will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Daemen is $25.00. The graduate application fee is $25.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Daemen and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (716) 839-3600 or check Daemen University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Daemen provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Daemen University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D+

Unsafe

Daemen University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 700 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high: around $9,100 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Daemen. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Daemen University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Daemen University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Daemen University
4380 Main St
Amherst, New York
14226-3592, USA