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Daemen College

Amherst, NY 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate75%
Acceptance Rate75%

Daemen College Admissions

If you want to apply to Daemen College, the fee for the application is $25.

Daemen College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Daemen College's admissions stats.

Daemen College 2022 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 28%
Mean SAT Score 1192
Admissions Test Policy Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs 20%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 3%
Waitlist No

Daemen College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Daemen College.

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

Applying Early to Daemen College?


Daemen College 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 early to college to boost their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

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


More on Daemen College Admissions


Transferring to Daemen College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Daemen College

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

What Does Daemen College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating 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 put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Daemen College

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

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

Daemen College Application Requirements

To apply to Daemen College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Daemen College'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

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Daemen College?

Students admitted to Daemen College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 56% submitted a class rank. At Daemen College 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 College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA 8%
3.75 and 3.99 27%
3.50 and 3.74 33%
3.25 and 3.49 12%
3.00 and 3.24 8%
2.50 and 2.9 8%
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 College 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 College looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

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

In 2022, 20% of Daemen College'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 College?

To be competitive with other Daemen College applicants, you should aim to score between 1130 and 1260 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Daemen College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1260 and 25% of scored lower than 1130, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Daemen College student is 1192.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Daemen College students scored 658 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Daemen College students scored 630 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for Daemen College?

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Daemen College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Daemen College.

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

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term


Daemen College Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Daemen College?

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

Does Daemen College accept transfer credits?

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

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

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

✅ Daemen College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Daemen College?

❌ No, Daemen College 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 your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Daemen College's acceptance rate?

✅ Daemen College has an acceptance rate of 75%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Daemen College?

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

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Daemen College Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

75%

How hard is it to get into Daemen College? Daemen College is a somewhat selective institution. The Daemen College acceptance rate is 75%. This means that the institution accepts 75 out of every 100 applicants.

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Daemen College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Not available

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Daemen College is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Daemen College ACT Scores

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Daemen College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1130 - 1260

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Math SAT Range

550 - 658

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Reading SAT Range

560 - 630

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1260 and Above

Good

1130 to 1260

Avg

1130 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Daemen College students is 1192. Applicants with SAT scores of 1260 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Daemen College, while applicants with SAT scores between 1130 to 1260 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1130 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Daemen College.

Daemen College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.53

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Daemen College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.53. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,651

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

75%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$31,250

Out-of-State

$31,250

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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