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Daemen University: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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Daemen University is a private university in Amherst, New York, with about 1,600 undergraduates. It admitted 68.3% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $35,218 a year before aid.

What Daemen costs

Daemen University charges $35,218 a year in published tuition and fees, about $17,609 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $45,192 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $19,658 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Daemen

For fall 2024, Daemen University received 3,730 applications and admitted 2,546 students, and 292 enrolled as first-years.

What Daemen students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Daemen University (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Natural Sciences98
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse84
Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies83
Digital Arts20
Biology / Biological Sciences15
Business Administration and Management13
Health and Wellness12
Psychology12

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Daemen University's acceptance rate? 68.3% for fall 2024: 2,546 of 3,730 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Daemen University? $35,218 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Daemen University? About 1,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at Daemen University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.

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