- Acceptance rate: 68% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $18,944 a year (2022–23)
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Daemen University GPA requirements
Daemen University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Daemen University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Daemen University acceptance rate
Daemen University admitted 2,546 of 3,730 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 68%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Daemen University (formerly Daemen College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Amherst, New York, with 1,653 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Daemen University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Daemen University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Daemen University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,944 a year at Daemen University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Daemen University with a 3.0 GPA?
Daemen University admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Daemen University?
Daemen University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Daemen University?
Daemen University's acceptance rate was 68% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,546 of 3,730 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Daemen University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Daemen University admitted 68% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Daemen University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Daemen University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Daemen University?
A lot: Daemen University requires high school GPA, high school record and demonstration of competencies. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Daemen University consider legacy status?
No. Daemen University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Daemen University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Daemen University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Daemen University accept AP credit?
Yes. Daemen University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Daemen University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,944 a year at Daemen University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Daemen University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Daemen UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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