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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

D'Youville admits about 8 in 10 applicants (81%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 42% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 69%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled9 of 100 · 252 students
Admitted, went elsewhere72 of 100 · 2,015
Not admitted19 of 100 · 519

The funnel

Applied
2,786
Admitted
2,267
Enrolled
252

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (81% and 81%).

No application fee

Grants credit for AP exams

11%

Yield

11% of admitted students enroll, on the lower end nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college11%
11%
← 5%higher than 13% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college81%
81%
← More selectivemore selective than 42% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How D'Youville reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered. Scores are optional. 12% of first-years sent an SAT and 0% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores.

What they look at

Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Demonstration of competencies
Considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%D'Youville University
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1108 on the SAT, 62 points below the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total995–1220median 1130
8001000120014001600
Reading & Writing510–610median 570
400500600700800
Math485–610median 560
400500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

12%

submitted SAT

0%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1108
1108
← 900higher than 33% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)