Daemen University

Daemen University is a private, nonsectarian university in Amherst, N.Y., offering undergraduate and graduate-level degrees. We encourage our students to be creative, innovative, ethically-minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world. 

Daemen University welcomes students from all over the world to join our community of learners

Daemen is located in Amherst, New York - recently named the #1 place to live in New York State by Money Magazine. The suburban location gives students the best of all possible worlds – a beautifully landscaped campus, a walkable village just a mile-and-a-half down the road, and easy access to the vibrant Buffalo-Niagara region. The region has an eclectic food scene, vibrant arts and cultural organizations, incredibly robust architecture, a variety of established and emerging industries. Our campus is approximately two hours from Toronto and a six-hour drive/one-hour flight to New York City. Daemen is easily accessible by major rail, plane, and motor routes. The Greater Buffalo International Airport, serviced by most major airlines, is just a fifteen-minute drive from the campus.

What we offer

Daemen offers undergraduate and graduate programs in:

• Nursing 
  • RN to BS Program - students must have an RN to enroll in the Nursing RN to BS program. DU offers both Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. These are master's degree programs and students need to have a Bachelors in Nursing.
• Business
  • Through the ABOVE program which is an online bachelor's degree completion program, designed for veterans or active duty military, Students transfer in up to 90 credits, CLEP some credits (up to 90), take some credits (up to 90) by test, then take the final 30 credits of the program online through Daemen to complete their bachelor's degree in business administration.
• Social work
  • DU offers both a two-year graduate program for students with no social work background who want to become a social worker and a one-year graduate program for students with a bachelor's degree in social work. This course can be taken online or in person.
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) 
  • DU offers a master's degree in ABA. This program is designed for students who want to earn their New York State certification as a Behavior Analyst. New York State licensed behavior analysts assist those with autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, behavioral disorders, emotional disturbances, or no diagnosis at all, to achieve individually developed goals, learn new skills, and improve challenging behavior.
• Animation
• Liberal arts
• Health Sciences
• And more

We offer NCAA Division II Athletics, real-world research opportunities with faculty, state-of-the-art classrooms and labs and a student life experience that is both engaging and supportive.

It starts right here with the intellectual strengths acquired through the liberal arts and the preparation necessary for professional excellence. Whether you’re a prospective first-year, transfer, or graduate student, at Daemen you will experience a life-changing education in a supportive environment that will welcome, challenge and inspire you.

Daemen University Military & Veteran Support Programs

Daemen University offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

• Daemen University has GI Bill-approved programs
• Daemen University is approved for Tuition Assistance
• Daemen University is a  Yellow Ribbon school
• Daemen University offers  credit for military
• Daemen University awards credit for the CLEP exam
• Daemen University does not award credit for the DSST exam

Is Daemen University a GI Bill approved school?

Yes, Daemen University is a GI Bill-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. 

Is Daemen University a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, Daemen University is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please get in touch with veteran services or admissions 

Does Daemen University offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, Daemen University offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero out-of-pocket costs. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is, in fact, covered by the Yellow Ribbon. 

Does Daemen University offer a military discount or reduced tuition rates for military and veterans?

Daemen University offers a $2,000 Leadership Grant that is applied directly to tuition to help lower costs. 

What are Daemen University’s tuition rates for military and veterans?

Please contact veteran services and/or admissions, as DU is a part of the Yellow Ribbon program, and tuition costs may be reduced or covered for veteran students. 

For active military, DU’s cost-per-credit exceeds the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs.  

What are Daemen University’s online tuition rates for military and veterans?

Please contact veteran services and/or admissions. DU is part of the Yellow Ribbon program, and tuition costs may be reduced or covered for veteran students. 

For active military DU’s, the cost per credit exceeds the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs.  

Does Daemen University offer online degree programs?

Yes, Daemen University offers online degree programs in the following areas:

• BS in Business Administration
• MS in Social Work (MSW)
• MS in Behavioral Science
• MS in Applied Behavior Analysis
• MS in Inclusive Childhood Education
• MS in Inclusive Secondary Education

Is Daemen University approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, Daemen University is approved for Military Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You must check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. 

Does Daemen University offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

No, Daemen University has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket.  You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. 

Is Daemen University a military-friendly school?

Daemen University is considered military-friendly. It features a veteran counselor on campus, credit for military service, a veteran grant program, and a Yellow Ribbon School. In addition, the school is approved for tuition assistance and offers a reduced tuition rate for the military.

Is Daemen University a MyCAA school?

No, Daemen University is not a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school.