D’Youville College is located in Buffalo, New York, United States. It was established in the year 1908. The organization Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart, also known as GNSH, played a vital role in its establishment. D’Youville College was named in honor of their patron Saint Marie-Marguerite d’Youville. This was the first college that provided admission to women in western New York State. The college offers degrees and certificate programs in a number of areas including business management, information technology, nursing, health services administratio, and education.
Students of D’Youville College have access to a wide variety of sports. Male students are involved in sports such as basketball, baseball, soccer, cross country, golf and volleyball. Female students participate in golf, basketball, softball, soccer, and volleyball.
D'Youville is located in Buffalo, NY (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by D'Youville is the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and medical administration.
D'Youville does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 550.
D'Youville has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 3,018 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
D'Youville offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Northeast Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
D'Youville College
320 Porter Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201-1084
General Phone: (716) 829-8000
http://www.dyc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 611 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, special education, early childhood special ed, middle school teaching, early childhood education, educational administration, biology teaching, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 136 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, community nurse, mental health nursing, various nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 67 | physical therapy, psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 62 | occupational therapy, dietitian, chiropractic |
| Business and Management | 61 | business management, international business, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 49 | interdisciplinary studies, history, English, sociology, creative writing, area and Cultural studies, international studies, English composition |
| Medical Support and Technology | 48 | physician assistant |
| Medical Administration | 31 | health services administration, public health education, health and medical administrative, health care facilities management |
| Science | 10 | biology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | information technology |
| Medicine | 2 | public health, health professions |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for D'Youville in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 449 | 18 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 318 | 12 |
| Bachelor's degree | 290 | 27 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 19 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 6 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, D'Youville had a total enrollment of 3,018 students (2,898 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 27% |
| Women | 73% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 54% |
| Graduate | 46% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 36% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
D'Youville offers campus housing for 478 of its 2,898 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Buffalo, 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 | 1,829 | 1,540 | 84% | 226 | 15% |
| Men | 437 | 374 | 86% | 60 | 16% |
| Women | 1,392 | 1,166 | 84% | 166 | 14% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,000 |
| Room and board | $ 9,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,300 |
Financial Aid:
D'Youville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 271200)
D'Youville has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 29 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 31 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 31 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $79,782 | 6 | $69,042 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $57,856 | 22 | $60,819 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $45,354 | 59 | $48,485 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $56,482 | 88 | $53,016 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Northeast Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast Conference |
| Track | Northeast Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Creative Writing
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Chiropractic (DC)
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets D'Youville Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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
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)
NCAA athletic conference member
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