D'Youville University Admission Requirements

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D'Youville University Admission Overview

D'Youville University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year D'Youville University admitted 81.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.68 GPA (A-) and SAT 995-1220. D'Youville University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

D'Youville University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

81.4%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for D'Youville University

Acceptance Rate

The D'Youville University acceptance rate is 81.4%. Last year, 2,267 of 2,786 applicants were admitted. That is the 101st lowest acceptance rate in New York.

Admission Selectivity

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

D'Youville University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

D'Youville University typically attracts "A-" 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.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

D'Youville University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.68

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.68

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at D'Youville University typically have around a 3.68 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. D'Youville University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #33 in New York for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled D'Youville University freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

D'Youville University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

995-1220

Freshmen who sent SAT

12%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 510
  • Math 485
  • Composite 995
SAT 25th percentile scores for D'Youville University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 610
  • Math 610
  • Composite 1220
SAT 75th percentile scores for D'Youville University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at D'Youville University typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 995–1220) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. D'Youville University ranks #88 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 995 to 1220

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SAT policy

D'Youville University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at D'Youville University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1220+ Above 75th >89%
1110 to 1220 Avg + 81%-89%
995 to 1110 Avg - 69%-81%
Below 995 Below mid-50 <69%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

D'Youville University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

-

25th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 25th percentile scores for D'Youville University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English N/A
  • Math N/A
  • Composite N/A
ACT 75th percentile scores for D'Youville University

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

High School Class Rank for admitted D'Youville University 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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

D'Youville University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,955 831 2,786
Accepted 1,592 675 2,267
Acceptance Rate 81% 81% 81%
Enrolled 175 77 252
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 11% 11%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

D'Youville University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at D'Youville University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

D'Youville University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 81.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.68 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (995-1220); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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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