Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Daemen admits about 7 in 10 applicants (68%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 66% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$25 to apply
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 61%, women at 72%.
Yield
11% of admitted students enroll, on the lower end nationally.
Applying early
Early action (not binding): apply by Nov 1
Where you stand
How Daemen reads a record
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. Scores aren't read. Recommends 4 years of math and science. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Considered | ||||
| Essay | Very important | ||||
| Recommendations | Very important | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; demonstration of competencies required; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
56% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 68% of first-year applicants
422 applied · 238 admitted
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Dates
- Fall entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: decisions on a rolling basis
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended for some
- Interview
- Recommended for some
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Required
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis.
- $200 housing deposit, refundable.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Neither requires nor recommends a set college-preparatory program.
| Years of | Recommended |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 4 |
| Science (lab: 1) | 4 |
| Social studies | 4 |
| Total | 16 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
On the admissions map
The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. Daemen University doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
Not considered
Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Daemen University Common Data Set 2024–25, 2024–25;Daemen University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2024;Daemen University Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2025 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)