D'Youville University

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 0 reviews
#51 Best Private Colleges in New York

Overview

Total enrollment

2,556
D'Youville University overview
D'Youville University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

D'Youville College, located in Buffalo's historic West Side neighborhood, is a private Catholic institution that operates as part of the Buffalo-Niagara medical corridor. Founded in 1908 by the Grey Nuns as a women's college, D'Youville became coeducational in 1971 and is named after Saint Marguerite d'Youville. The compact urban campus consists of interconnected academic buildings and residence halls, with a focus on health sciences programs including pharmacy, nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. D'Youville maintains clinical partnerships with major healthcare facilities in Western New York and houses the School of Pharmacy in a dedicated research facility. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Saints, with most student housing located in apartment-style residences within the main campus complex.

Ratings

D'Youville University is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    5 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    7 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate
D'Youville University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 995/1220
  • GPA 3.68

Acceptance Rate

81.4%
D'Youville University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 11.1%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,940
Costs for D'Youville University
Fee Cost
Tuition $34,940
Books and Supplies $1,200
Other Fees $1,340
Room and Board $13,200
Budget for Other Expenses $2,844
Total One Year Cost $53,524

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$53,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

41% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at D'Youville University are Health Professions, Business, and General Studies. 61% of students major in Health Professions, 13% in Business, and 8% in General Studies.

  • Health Professions 61%
  • Business 13%
  • General Studies 8%
  • Biology 4%
  • History 4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190716.

GPA calculator: D'Youville University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026