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Daemen College, established in 1947, was initially known as the Rosary Hill College, and was given its present name in the year 1971. The campus of the college is spread across an area of more than 35 acres. It is a non-sectarian four-year college of liberal arts and is located in Amherst, New York. The institution offers over 30 undergraduate programs and several graduate programs. Courses are also offered through distance learning programs.
Daemen College's athletics department fields a number of men's and women's sports teams. They are nicknamed the Wildcats, and compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The Wildcats participate in sports like soccer, volleyball, basketball, and golf.
The main campus of Daemen is in Amherst, NY (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Daemen offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching.
Daemen does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 450 to 550. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 470 or more.
Daemen offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, the school had 2,511 enrolled students. Females make the bulk of the student body at Daemen.
Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Daemen belong to the American Mideast Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Daemen College
4380 Main St
Amherst, NY 14226-3592
General Phone: (716) 839-3600
http://www.daemen.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 378 | elementary school teaching, early childhood special ed, social studies teaching, education of learning disabled, special ed, English teaching, early childhood education, art education, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 73 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 71 | registered nursing, adult health nursing, nursing administration, various nursing |
| Business And Management | 33 | accounting, business management, human resources, business and related services, marketing, international business, MIS, business administration, ... |
| Medicine | 31 | medical preparatory, pre-med |
| Medical Support And Technology | 25 | physician assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | history, political science, liberal arts and humanities, Spanish language, English, humanities, urban studies, French language |
| Science | 20 | biological and biomedical sciences, biology, environmental biology, biochemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | alternative medical services, rehabilitation |
| Design | 10 | graphic design |
| Office And Administration | 8 | office management |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | social work |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts studies, sculpture, painting |
| Media | 3 | public relations and advertising |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | drawing |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health care administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religious studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Daemen in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 424 | 19 |
| Bachelor's degree | 279 | 46 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, Daemen had a total enrollment of 2,511 students (2,150 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 26% |
| Women | 74% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 33% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 14% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 94% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Daemen offers campus housing for 619 of its 2,150 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Amherst, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,780 | 1,203 | 68% | 364 | 30% |
| Men | 476 | 324 | 68% | 95 | 29% |
| Women | 1,304 | 879 | 67% | 269 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,750 |
| Room and board | $ 8,610 |
| Room charge | $ 6,180 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,430 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Daemen participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 280800)
Daemen has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $68,721 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $56,966 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $66,800 | 8 | $63,751 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $69,458 | 3 | $71,535 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $60,115 | 12 | $59,249 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $49,503 | 23 | $50,098 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $59,392 | 39 | $54,975 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | American Mideast Conference |
| Track | American Mideast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29 | 41 | 70 |
| Basketball | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Track | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 25 | 40 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Other
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Environmental Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Daemen Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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