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D'Youville  University

D'Youville University

Buffalo, NY · City · 1,258 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located in the vibrant West Side neighborhood of Buffalo, New York, D’Youville University is a highly regarded private institution best known for its exceptional preparation of future healthcare leaders. Its strongest academic pathways are housed within the School of Health Professions and the School of Nursing, offering competitive, high-demand programs in fields like nursing, occupational therapy, and physician assistant studies. On campus, students experience a close-knit, diverse, and supportive community that emphasizes social justice, active student life, and service to others. What truly sets D’Youville apart is its revolutionary Health Professions Hub, a state-of-the-art, community-facing clinic where students gain hands-on, real-world clinical experience while directly providing care to local residents.


Wikipedia:D'Youville University is a private university in Buffalo, New York, United States. It was founded as D'Youville College in 1908 and named by the Grey Nuns after the patroness saint Marie-Marguerite d'Youville. As of fall 2022, the university offers 54 degree majors in the health sciences, business, and liberal arts for undergraduate and graduate students. In February 2022, the New York State Board of Regents approved a name change to D'Youville University.

Location
Buffalo, NY, 14201-1084 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
BUF · Buffalo
8 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$48,539
Avg net price
$20,433
Room & board
$13,200
Tuition
$34,940
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,259
$30–48k
$15,826
$48–75k
$19,722
$75–110k
$24,476
$110k+
$27,794
Admissions
Admit rate
81%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1130
Reading 510610
Math 485610
ACT midpoint
24
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

D'Youville University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
62%
4-yr on-time completion
36%
1st-yr retention
73%
Transfer-out rate
21%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
66%
Transferred
22%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
11%
Median earnings (6yr)
$63,804
Median earnings (10yr)
$66,942
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,750$29,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$39,251
Student Body
Men 27%Women 73%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
39%
First-generation
27%
Median family income
$47,229
Independent students
33%
Veterans
2%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
20%
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Hispanic
8%
Black
17%
Asian
7%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
7%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
6%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$63,804
10 years after entry
$66,942
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing174
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions41
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other30
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions23
Biology, General14
Psychology, General14
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services14
Health and Medical Administrative Services8
Business Administration, Management and Operations6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General5
Sociology2
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other2
English Language and Literature, General1
Philosophy1
Religion/Religious Studies1
Accounting and Related Services1
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Institutional
Endowment
$22M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
65%
Avg faculty salary
$9,306/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,159
Federal loan rate
65%

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