Daemen University
Amherst, New York · Private
Daemen University admitted 74% of 3,406 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). Test scores are optional. 58% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Daemen University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants), and Daemen University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Daemen University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Daemen University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Daemen University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Daemen University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
Important
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Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Interview
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Activities
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
What it costs
Full price with housing is $50,164 a year. After grants, students paid $18,944 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Daemen University’s acceptance rate?
Daemen University admitted 74% of applicants: 2,512 of 3,406 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is Daemen University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Daemen University’s application fee?
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Daemen University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Daemen University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Daemen University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Daemen University have supplemental essays?
No. Daemen University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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