Daemen University

Daemen University is a private university in Amherst and Brooklyn, New York. Formerly Daemen College and Rosary Hill College, the now-nondenominational school was founded by the Sisters of St. Francis in 1947.

Daemen University
Former names
Rosary Hill College (1947–1976)
Daemen College (1976–2022)
MottoA World of Opportunity
TypePrivate university
Established1947
Academic affiliation
ACCU, CIC, CICU, and NAICU
Endowment$21.4 million (2021)
PresidentGary A. Olson
ProvostMichael Brogan
Students2,536 (Fall 2020)
Undergraduates1,631 (Fall 2020)
Postgraduates905 (Fall 2020)
Location,
New York
,
United States

42.9654°N 78.7888°W / 42.9654; -78.7888
CampusSuburban, 46.5 acres (18.8 ha)
Colors   Blue and white
NicknameWildcats
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II - ECC
MascotWillie the Wildcat
Websitewww.daemen.edu

As of fall 2020, 2,536 students were enrolled at Daemen (1,631 undergraduate, 905 graduate). 64 degree majors were offered

In March 2022, the New York State Board of Regents approved a name change to Daemen University.

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