Catholic healthcare-focused university in Buffalo preparing compassionate professionals for meaningful careers.
D'Youville offers 54 degree majors across four schools: Patricia H. Garman School of Nursing, School of Health Professions, School of Pharmacy, and School of Arts, Science and Education. The university emphasizes interprofessional education, training students to work collaboratively in team-based healthcare environments. Programs range from undergraduate degrees (BSN, BSPS, BA/BS in liberal arts) through master's programs (MS in nursing, occupational therapy, physician assistant, business administration) to doctoral degrees (PharmD, DPT, DC, DNP, PsyD, EdD/PhD, DO). The College of Osteopathic Medicine received pre-accreditation status in September 2025. All undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in an embedded Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Science Studies.
The 27-acre campus sits on Porter Avenue in Buffalo's Lower West Side, adjacent to the Olmsted Park System. Recent investments exceed $50 million in learning environment improvements, including the 2021 Health Professions Hub with interprofessional clinics, simulation labs, pharmacy, and rehabilitation facilities. The Dobson Athletic Complex and Montante Family Library serve the community. D'Youville competes in NCAA Division II as part of the East Coast Conference with 23 athletic teams. Approximately 17% of students live on campus in residential halls. The university offers free undergraduate textbooks and laptops to first-year residential students.
D'Youville is test-optional and does not require standardized test scores. The university offers $16 million in annual merit-based scholarships and has partnered with Say Yes to Education to provide unlimited scholarships for students with family income below $75,000. Admissions is free and rolling. The university serves 15% international students from 40 countries and welcomes military-aligned applicants. First-year, full-time residential students receive complimentary laptops, Oculus devices, and first-year textbooks.
D'Youville reports 100% of graduates employed or in continuing education. The university's mission emphasizes educating students of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds to live compassionate, productive, and responsible lives with emphasis on leadership and service. Founded by the Grey Nuns to serve marginalized populations, the institution maintains its commitment to equity and access. The student body is 31% Pell Grant recipients, reflecting the university's dedication to affordability and social mobility.