Daemen University

www.daemen.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,054

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$18,944

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

76.2%

3,041 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,625

85.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

58.4%

226 Graduates

About

Daemen University is a higher education institution located in Erie County, NY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Daemen University were Natural Sciences (110 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (97 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (50 degrees).

In 2023, 881 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Daemen University. 76.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (720 degrees), 13.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (52 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Daemen University is $33,054, which is $8,479 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Daemen University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 814 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Daemen University is $33,054, which is $8,479 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,944.

In 2023, 92% of undergraduate students attending Daemen University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,054

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Daemen University was $33,054. The cost of tuition at Daemen University is $8,479 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Daemen University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,944

2023 Value

6.56%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Daemen University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,944. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Daemen University grew by 6.56%.

This chart compares the average net price of Daemen University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,265

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Daemen University was of $8,265 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.85% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Daemen University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Daemen University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.13% with respect to 2022, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Daemen University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Daemen University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 814 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Daemen University received 3,041 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 10.5% annual growth. Out of those 3,041 applicants, 2,316 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,625 students enrolled at Daemen University in 2023.

Daemen University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,316

Accepted Out of 3,041

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Daemen University was 76.2% (2,316 admissions from 3,041 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 79.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 10.5%, while admissions grew by 5.27%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Daemen University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Daemen University in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Daemen University had a total enrollment of 2,625 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Daemen University is 2,243 students and the part-time enrollment is 382. This means that 85.4% of students enrolled at Daemen University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Daemen University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.4% White, 8.88% Black or African American, 5.56% Hispanic or Latino, 3.96% Asian, 2.06% Two or More Races, 0.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0381% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Daemen University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (57%), followed by White Male (17.5%) and Black or African American Female (6.76%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (64.6%), followed by White Male (16.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.76%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Daemen University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,625 students. The full-time enrollment at Daemen University is 2,243 and the part-time enrollment is 382. This means that 85.4% of students enrolled at Daemen University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Daemen University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Daemen University was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Daemen University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Daemen University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,954 enrolled students
Black or African American
233 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
146 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Daemen University is 74.4% White, 8.88% Black or African American, 5.56% Hispanic or Latino, 3.96% Asian, 2.06% Two or More Races, 0.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0381% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 64 students (2.44%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 463 more women than men received degrees from Daemen University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Daemen University is white (720 degrees awarded). There were 13.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (52 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Daemen University is Natural Sciences (110 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (97 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (50 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Daemen University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (130 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (67 degrees), and Education (115 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Daemen University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,647,561 people), Registered nurses (1,583,154 people), Secondary school teachers (525,426 people), Education administrators (329,188 people), and Other managers (298,180 people).

The most specialized majors at Daemen University in 2023 are Interdisciplinary Studies (130 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (67 degrees), Education (115 degrees), Health (301 degrees), and Psychology (58 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Daemen University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Financial examiners

The most specialized majors at Daemen University are Interdisciplinary Studies (130 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (67 degrees), Education (115 degrees), Health (301 degrees), and Psychology (58 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Daemen University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,288,940 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,864,683 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (532,039 people), Outpatient care centers (490,595 people), and Individual & family services (314,726 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Daemen University.

Most Common (2023)

Natural Sciences
110 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
97 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
50 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Daemen University was Natural Sciences with 110 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Daemen University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

209

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

672

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 209 degrees were awarded to men at Daemen University, which is 0.311 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (672).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Daemen University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Daemen University in Accounting, which is 2.92 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 89 degrees were awarded to men at Daemen University in Registered Nursing, which is 11.1 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 43% of students graduating from Daemen University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Daemen University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.442% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
720 degrees awarded
Black or African American
52 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Daemen University is white (720 degrees awarded). There were 13.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (52 degrees).

2.04% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
554 degrees awarded
White Male
166 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Daemen University is white female (554 degrees awarded). There were 3.34 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (166 degrees).

Operations

Daemen University has an endowment valued at nearly $24.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 234k (0.946%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Daemen University had a total salary expenditure of 59M. Daemen University employs 53 Assistant professors, 52 Associate professors and 13 Instructors. Most academics at Daemen University are Female Assistant professor (41), Female Associate professor (32), and Male Associate professor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Daemen University are: Management, with 71 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 58 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees.

Endowment

$24.7M

2023 Endowment

0.917%

decline from 2022

Daemen University has an endowment valued at about $24.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Daemen University declined 0.917% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Daemen University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$27.4M

2023 Salaries

2.81%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Daemen University paid a median of $27.4M in salaries, which represents 46.4% of their overall expenditure ($59M) and a 2.81% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.95% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.61% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.44M

Instructional Salaries

129

Number of Employees

In 2023, Daemen University paid a total of $9.44M to 129 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

71 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Daemen University were Assistant professor with 53 employees, Associate professor with 52 employees, and Instructor with 13 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Daemen University were Management with 71 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 58 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Daemen University was Female Assistant professor with 41 employees, Female Associate professor with 32 employees, and Male Associate professor with 20 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Daemen University.

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