Daemen University

Daemen University is moderately difficult to get into. Around 73% of applicants get into Daemen University each year. Last year, 3,067 students applied to Daemen University and 2,230 were admitted.

If you want to apply to Daemen University, the application fee costs $25.

Students who apply to Daemen University for fall should hear back from Daemen University by October 15.

Daemen University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Daemen University's admissions stats.

Daemen University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	28%
Mean SAT Score	1192
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	15%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	3%
Waitlist	No

Daemen University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Daemen University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 17
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Considering Applying Early to Daemen University?

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Daemen University offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 17.

Some students apply to college early to increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Daemen University Admissions

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How Challenging Is It To Get Admitted to Daemen University?

Daemen University is a moderately difficult school to get into. Daemen University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Daemen University accepted 73% of all applicants, around 2,230 from the 3,067 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Daemen University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs is program very difficult.

Transferring to Daemen University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Daemen University

Daemen University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Daemen University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Daemen University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Daemen University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Application Essay	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Interview	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered

Make sure to check with Daemen University for more information on admission factors.

Daemen University Application Requirements

To apply to Daemen University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Daemen University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	√	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Daemen University?

Students admitted to Daemen University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 58% submitted a class rank. At Daemen University 28% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 59% were in the top 25% and 86% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Daemen University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	4%
3.75 and 3.99	38%
3.50 and 3.74	33%
3.25 and 3.49	10%
3.00 and 3.24	4%
2.50 and 2.9	7%
2.00 and 2.49	3%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Daemen University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Daemen University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 15% of Daemen University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Daemen University?

To be competitive with other Daemen University applicants, you should strive to score between 1125 and 1270 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Daemen University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1270 and 25% of scored lower than 1125, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Daemen University student is 1192.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Daemen University students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 563 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Daemen University students scored 648 or higher, and 75% scored a 563 or higher.

To be most competitive at Daemen University, you should strive to earn between 22 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Daemen University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Daemen University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

More Information on Transferring to Daemen University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Daemen University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Daemen University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Daemen University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Daemen University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Daemen University.

Does Daemen University accept transfer credits?

✅ Daemen University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Daemen University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit • Excelsior College Examinations

Does Daemen University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Daemen University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Daemen University?

❌ No, Daemen University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Daemen University's acceptance rate?

✅ Daemen University has an acceptance rate of 73%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Daemen University?

✅ Daemen University offers early decision but the school has not provided an acceptance rate.

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