More selective than 31% of New York colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $48,539. College Scorecard.
Higher than 60% of New York colleges we cover and 74% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 65% of New York colleges we cover and 82% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
D'Youville University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 2,295 applicants, D'Youville University admitted 1,890 and 242 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 995–1220 on the SAT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
D'Youville University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: New York residents may qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): up to $5,665 a year toward tuition at eligible New York colleges, for dependent students with New York net taxable family income up to $125,000. Not included in the prices above. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
What D'Youville University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of D'Youville University took 4.4 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in New York. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,259 | $71,865 | 2.2 years |
| $30–48k | $15,826 | $69,951 | 2.2 years |
| $48–75k | $19,722 | $87,171 | 2.7 years |
| $75–110k | $24,476 | $108,184 | 3.3 years |
| $110k+ | $27,794 | $122,849 | 3.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (36% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($66,942) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $32,309 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
D'Youville University majors, earnings & careers
D'Youville University offers 26 bachelor's majors across 7 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Business & Finance · 3
- Science & Math · 3
- Education · 2
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 2
- Non-degree / basic skills · 1
Highest-earning majors at D'Youville University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $114,737 | $42,500 |
| Nursing | $90,891 | $30,997 |
| Biology | $66,182 | $25,125 |
| Business Administration | $63,979 | $31,000 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $61,801 | $26,250 |
| Dietetics | $60,998 | $30,750 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $56,053 | $25,000 |
Quick list of all 26 majors
- Accounting—
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)$114,737
- Basic Skills and Developmental / Remedial Education—
- Biology$66,182
- Business Administration$63,979
- Chemistry—
- Dietetics$60,998
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- English—
- Health Administration—
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other—
- Health Sciences—
- History—
- International / Global Studies—
- International Business—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Mathematics—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$56,053
- Nursing$90,891
- Philosophy—
- Psychology—
- Public Health—
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences$61,801
- Religious Studies—
- Sociology—
- Special Education—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) → Radiologic technologist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Buffalo
Overall prices in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,423. Housing costs 19% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 41 inches of rain a year, 95 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (relatively high); river flooding (relatively high); winter weather (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Erie County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Erie County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare D'Youville University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in New York by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Youville University | 81% | $20,433 | 67% | $66,942 | This school |
| St Bonaventure University | 82% | $27,074 | 67% | $57,214 | |
| Mount Saint Mary College | 89% | $25,522 | 65% | $67,705 | |
| Elmira College | 77% | $22,386 | 65% | $57,550 | |
| Wagner College | 88% | $28,241 | 65% | $74,360 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
D'Youville University would cost you $6,641 less per year than St Bonaventure University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at D'Youville University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$6,795).
- St Bonaventure University gives aided families $2,091 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New York resident | D'Youville University | St Bonaventure University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,940 | $41,735 | −$6,795 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $800 | +$400 |
| Housing & meals | $11,800 | $15,000 | −$3,200 |
| Personal & travel | $3,000 | $1,400 | +$1,600 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,401 | −$1,664 | −$737 |
| Sticker price | $48,539 | $57,271 | −$8,732 |
| Average grants | −$28,106 | −$30,197 | +$2,091 |
| You pay | $20,433 | $27,074 | −$6,641 |
“+” means D'Youville University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about D'Youville University
What is the D'Youville University acceptance rate?
D'Youville University accepts 81% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 1,890 of 2,295 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 995–1220 on the SAT.
How much does D'Youville University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $48,539 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $20,433 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $16,259 and families earning $110k+ pay $27,794.
How much do D'Youville University graduates earn?
Former D'Youville University students earn a median $66,942 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the D'Youville University graduation rate?
67% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 73% return for their second year.
How long does a D'Youville University degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at D'Youville University costs about $87,171 after grants ($19,722 a year for 4.4 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $66,942 ten years after starting, $32,309 more than high school graduates in New York ($34,633), so the cost is repaid in 2.7 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “D'Youville University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/dyouville-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).