Daemen University is a private university institution in Amherst, established in 1947. Daemen University is a private, nonsectarian institution in Amherst, New York, founded in 1947 and elevated to university status in 2022. It enrolls approximately 2,500 students across 65+ undergraduate and graduate programs in health professions, business, education, and the liberal arts, with strong accreditation in clinical and professional fields.