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D’Youville College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Buffalo, NY

$28,968

Avg tuition

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About D’Youville College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

D’Youville College is a small private college located on an urban campus in Buffalo, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,396, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The college offers 28 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 64%, and a student-faculty ratio of 7:1. Tuition and fees for students are $28,968.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

92% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

73% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

64% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 21-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1030-1225

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.

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3k

Students enrolled

84%

Online student enrollment

7:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

60%

Black

11%

Non-U.S. Citizen

8%

Asian

7%

Unknown

6%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

72%

Socio-economic diversity

25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

15

Total Online Enrollment

2,189

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

79% On-campus

21% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 11% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 33% online

Master's Check Bold 30% online

Doctorate Check Bold 13% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $28,968 $28,968
Graduate $19,170 $19,170

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,200
On-campus room and board $9,500
On-campus other expenses $3,000
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,500
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,000
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,000

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $42,668 $42,668
Off-campus without family $42,668 $42,668
Off-campus with family $33,168 $33,168

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

25%

State Grant Aid

32%

Institution Grant Aid

77%

Pell Grant

25%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,010
State Grant Aid $3,507
Institution Grant Aid $13,362
Pell Grant Aid $6,196

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$51k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Education

BA

MA

DOC

4

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

History

BA

MA

DOC

8

History

BA

MA

DOC

9

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

10

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

12

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

13

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

14

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.