- Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 510–610 reading and writing, 485–610 math
- Average net price: $20,268 a year (2022–23)
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D’Youville University GPA requirements
D’Youville 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 D’Youville University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
D’Youville University acceptance rate
D’Youville University admitted 2,267 of 2,786 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
D’Youville University (formerly D'Youville College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Buffalo, New York, with 1,258 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered D’Youville University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 510 | 570 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 485 | 560 | 610 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1130 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What D’Youville 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 |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| 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 |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
AP credit
D’Youville 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 $20,268 a year at D’Youville 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 D’Youville University with a 3.0 GPA?
D’Youville University admitted 81% 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 D’Youville University?
D’Youville 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 D’Youville University?
D’Youville University's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,267 of 2,786 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is D’Youville University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. D’Youville University admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does D’Youville University require the SAT or ACT?
No. D’Youville University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 12% sent SAT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do D’Youville University students have?
The middle 50% of D’Youville University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–610 in reading and writing and 485–610 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at D’Youville University?
A lot: D’Youville University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does D’Youville University consider legacy status?
Yes. D’Youville University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does D’Youville University accept AP credit?
Yes. D’Youville 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 D’Youville University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,268 a year at D’Youville 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 D’Youville University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: D'Youville 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.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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