D'Youville University
Buffalo, New York 14201-1084
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences
D'Youville University is a private urban institution in Buffalo, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1040.
A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $66,942 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,585.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — United East
History & Fun Facts
- •History Immigration 1872: first Administration BuildingMarie-Marguerite d'Youville was born in Quebec; she married François d'Youville in 1722 and had six children.
- •1887: first wing added Following an invitation from the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (O.
- •The school's first official building was the Koessler Administration Building, which was built in 1872 but not dedicated and named as such until 2003.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1040
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
38.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,750
Academics
Programs (58)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
72%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium