Daemen University
Former names | Rosary Hill College (1947–1976) Daemen College (1976–2022) |
|---|---|
| Motto | A World of Opportunity |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1947 |
Academic affiliation | ACCU, CIC, CICU, and NAICU |
| Endowment | $22.6 million (2024) |
| President | Gary A. Olson |
| Provost | Michael Brogan |
| Students | 2,536 (Fall 2020) |
| Undergraduates | 1,631 (Fall 2020) |
| Postgraduates | 905 (Fall 2020) |
| Location | , New York , United States 42°57′55″N 78°47′20″W / 42.9654°N 78.7888°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 46.5 acres (18.8 ha) |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II - ECC |
| Mascot | Willie the Wildcat |
| Website | www |
Daemen University is a private university in Amherst, New York, United States. Formerly Daemen College and Rosary Hill College, the nonsectarian school was founded as a Catholic institution by the Sisters of St. Francis in 1947.
As of fall 2020, 2,536 students were enrolled at Daemen (1,631 undergraduate, 905 graduate), and 64 degree majors were offered.
In March 2022, the New York State Board of Regents approved a name change to Daemen University.