Daemen University

Amherst, New York · Private nonprofit, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$18,693

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

58.9%

Admission rate

68%

Undergrad size

1,643

In-state tuition

$35,218

Out-of-state tuition

$35,218

Cost of attendance

$45,192

Median earnings (10y)

$61,808

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
75.7%
Locale
Suburb

Programs breakdown

14 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (47%), health (21%), business (16%).

  • STEM5%
  • Health21%
  • Business16%
  • Humanities & arts47%
  • Social sciences11%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

36 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Special Education and Teaching.Master's227
Natural Sciences.Bachelor's210$5,783$27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelor's201$70,287$32,433
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.First professional129
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Master's122$90,828
Social Work.Master's104$43,116
Accounting and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate98
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelor's96
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Master's74
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's72$86,840
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's37
Visual and Performing Arts, General.Bachelor's32
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Graduate certificate31
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Bachelor's27$30,206$27,000
Social Work.Bachelor's26$27,000
Psychology, General.Bachelor's23
Behavioral Sciences.Master's19
Accounting and Related Services.Bachelor's19
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's18
Marketing.Bachelor's18
Public Health.Master's17
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.Bachelor's16
Legal Support Services.Undergraduate certificate14
Biology, General.Bachelor's14
Special Education and Teaching.Bachelor's13
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities.Master's12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelor's11
Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelor's9
Legal Support Services.Bachelor's7
Political Science and Government.Bachelor's7
Design and Applied Arts.Bachelor's7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelor's6
International Business.Bachelor's6
English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's5
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Master's5
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Doctoral$56,970

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Daemen University

Daemen University is a mid-sized institution located in Amherst, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,643 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Interdisciplinary, Health professions, Liberal arts.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Daemen University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,693 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $35,218 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $45,192 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 58.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $61,808 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Daemen University confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Interdisciplinary, Health professions, Liberal arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (47% of credentials), health (21% of credentials), business (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Daemen University accepts 68% of applicants, making it moderately selective.

Location & campus

Set in Amherst, New York (suburb), Daemen University draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Daemen University

Q.How much does Daemen University cost?

The average net price at Daemen University is $18,693 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $45,192.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Daemen University?

Daemen University has a 6-year graduation rate of 58.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into Daemen University?

Daemen University admits 68% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.

Q.How much do Daemen University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Daemen University graduate earns $61,808 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Daemen University?

Published tuition is $35,218 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Daemen University located?

Daemen University is located in Amherst, New York (ZIP 14226).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Daemen University at their official website.