D'Youville University
Buffalo, NY · Private
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D'Youville University admitted 81.4% of applicants university-wide (2,267 of 2,786).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 81.4% | 2,267 | 2,786 |
| In-state | 75.0% | 1,050 | 1,400 |
| Out-of-state | 75.0% | 375 | 500 |
| International applicants | 75.0% | 75 | 100 |
| Men | 81.2% | 675 | 831 |
| Women | 81.4% | 1,592 | 1,955 |
Of 2,267 admitted students, 252 enrolled (11.1% yield).
D'Youville University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 995–1220
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
D'Youville University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $48,539/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,940 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $18,600 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $48,539/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $16,259 |
| $30k–48k | $15,826 |
| $48k–75k | $19,722 |
| $75k–110k | $24,476 |
| Over $110k | $27,794 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Founder's Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- D'Youville Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Honors Program Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Tuition Exchange Scholarship — Up to full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — $10,000 - $24,000 per year (International Aid)
- Presidential Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Founder's Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Honors Program Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
D'Youville University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
D'Youville University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Application requirements · 2023
Essay prompts
D'Youville University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $66,942
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 67.5%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 73%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,000
- At graduation
D'Youville University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #242
- Forbes: #333
- Niche: #676
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Interdisciplinary studies (8%), Business & marketing (5%), Psychology (3%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 56% of class sections have under 20 students.
D'Youville University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.