Overview
Enrollment
D'Youville College, located in Buffalo's historic West Side neighborhood, is a private Catholic institution that operates as part of the Buffalo-Niagara medical corridor. Founded in 1908 by the Grey Nuns as a women's college, D'Youville became coeducational in 1971 and is named after Saint Marguerite d'Youville. The compact urban campus consists of interconnected academic buildings and residence halls, with a focus on health sciences programs including pharmacy, nursing, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. D'Youville maintains clinical partnerships with major healthcare facilities in Western New York and houses the School of Pharmacy in a dedicated research facility. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Saints, with most student housing located in apartment-style residences within the main campus complex.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
D'Youville College is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for D'Youville College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#536 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#372 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#75 in Best Colleges in New York
#51 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#455 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#64 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 885/1190 |
| GPA | 3.68 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,160 |
| Room and Board | $11,800 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,560 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 61% |
| Business | 13% |
| General Studies | 8% |
| Biology | 4% |
| History | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190716 IPEDS survey data for D'Youville College.
Current students may use the D'Youville College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025