Daemen University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Daemen’s 74% acceptance rate shifts the question from whether you have a realistic shot to whether the school fits your goals and budget. Because Daemen is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they clearly strengthen the academic picture shown by your grades and coursework.
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Daemen University facts and stats
Daemen University is a suburban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,656 students. Daemen has a freshman retention rate of 76%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 6-year graduation rate of 59%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13.8:1.
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Key Daemen University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Daemen is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then reserve the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. For Daemen’s November 1 Early Action deadline, an October retake is typically the last fall sitting likely to return scores in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Daemen is a private not-for-profit with tuition and fees of $35,218. The average merit award is $18,467, and 84% of students receive aid.
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Daemen’s estimated direct cost is about $49,448 for tuition, fees, room, and board. Aid is common: 84% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $30,497. Merit aid can be significant, with an average merit award of $18,467 and listed institutional scholarships ranging from $8,500 to $17,500. Average debt at graduation is $52,086.
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36% of undergrads live on campus
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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