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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 

82.4%
Admission Difficulty for D'Youville College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at D'Youville College is 82.4%.  Its admission rate is the 110th 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, 1,890 out of the 2,295 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. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into D'Youville College?

82% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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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 1040 on the SAT

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 82% 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 2024

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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. 18% of students submitted SAT scores.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

885-1190

Applicants Submitting SAT 

18%
SAT Scores for D'Youville College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 445
Math 25th Percentile 440
Composite 25th Percentile 885
SAT Scores for D'Youville College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 595
Math 75th Percentile 595
Composite 75th Percentile 1190
Average SAT Score 1040

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 1040 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 885-1190. Students who get into D'Youville College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  D'Youville College ranks #102 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1040 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. D'Youville College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 885 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 885, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 730, 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 1040 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 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 1037, you have around a 82% chance of being admitted. A 1190 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 90% chance of getting in.

D'Youville College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1190 and Above Good >90%
1037 to 1190 Avg + 82%-90%
885 to 1037 Avg - 71%-82%
733 to 885 Reach 56%-71%
Less than 733 Low <56%
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D'Youville College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for D'Youville College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for D'Youville College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

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 1,680 615 2,295
Accepted 1,378 512 1,890
Acceptance Rate 82% 83% 82%
Enrolled 179 63 242
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 12% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 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

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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, 2025