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D'Youville College Admission Requirements

Buffalo, New York

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Your chances of getting into D'Youville College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

84%
Admission Difficulty for D'Youville College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at D'Youville College is 84%.  Its admission rate is the 115th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into D'Youville College and can you get accepted?

D'Youville College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,618 out of the 3,115 who applied were admitted.

D'Youville College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.68. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to D'Youville College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.68 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1150 on the SAT
  • Score 22 on the ACT

D'Youville College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.68

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into D'Youville College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into D'Youville College are to have around a 3.68 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.68 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as D'Youville College accepts 84% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at D'Youville College is 3.68 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #34 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since D'Youville College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted D'Youville College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 3.4% Good
3.75 to 3.99 38.72% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 22.98% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 10.21% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 11.49% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.34% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.85% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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D'Youville College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to D'Youville College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 16% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1025-1265

Applicants Submitting SAT 

16%
SAT Scores for D'Youville College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 495
Math 25th Percentile 530
Composite 25th Percentile 1025
SAT Scores for D'Youville College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 615
Math 75th Percentile 650
Composite 75th Percentile 1265
Average SAT Score 1150

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to D'Youville College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at D'Youville College is 1150 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1025-1265. Students who get into D'Youville College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  D'Youville College ranks #74 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1150 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. D'Youville College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1025 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1025, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 900, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

D'Youville College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1150 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1145, you have around a 84% chance of being admitted. A 1265 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 91% chance of getting in.

D'Youville College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1265 and Above Good >91%
1145 to 1265 Avg + 84%-91%
1025 to 1145 Avg - 73%-84%
905 to 1025 Reach 59%-73%
Less than 905 Low <59%
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D'Youville College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-27 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

3%
ACT Scores for D'Youville College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 14
Math 25th Percentile 18
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for D'Youville College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 26
Math 75th Percentile 24
Composite 75th Percentile 27
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into D'Youville College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to D'Youville College is 22, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 27.  The school ranks #80 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 22. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

3 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to D'Youville College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as D'Youville College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into D'Youville College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 22 score has around 84% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 91% with a 27 ACT score.

D'Youville College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >91%
22 to 27 Avg + 84%-91%
18 to 22 Avg - 75%-84%
14 to 18 Reach 63%-75%
Less than 14 Low <63%
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High School Class Rank

53% of D'Youville College freshman are in the lower half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted D'Youville College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 12%
Top 25% of class 28%
Top 50% of class 47%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

D'Youville College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,206 909 3,115
Accepted 1,849 769 2,618
Acceptance Rate 84% 85% 84%
Enrolled 196 90 286
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 12% 11%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to D'Youville College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to D'Youville College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

D'Youville College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at D'Youville College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because D'Youville College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.68 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1150 and ACT of 22 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190716 IPEDS survey data for D'Youville College.

Last updated February 24, 2024