D'Youville University

What D'Youville University does

D'Youville University is a private, nonprofit institution of higher education founded in 1908 and headquartered at 320 Porter Avenue, Buffalo, NY. The university delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs concentrated in healthcare, complemented by selected offerings in liberal arts and business, with 35+ health science programs spanning 15+ healthcare professions including Pharmacy (PharmD), Physical Therapy (DPT), Occupational Therapy (OTD), Nursing (DNP), Physician Assistant, and the newly established College of Osteopathic Medicine (DYU-COM). Its core academic infrastructure centers on the Health Professions Hub and Simulation Center, supporting an interprofessional education pedagogy intended to prepare students for team-based clinical practice.

The university generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees across on-campus and online program modalities, supplemented by room and board, donor-supported scholarship endowment income (>$16 million redistributed to students annually), and pass-through federal and state financial aid (Pell, SEOG, NYS TAP). Pricing is program-tiered, with professional doctorates carrying higher tuition; institutional scholarships cover up to 50% of tuition for qualifying undergraduates and 93% of first-year students receive scholarships or grants. Adjacent revenue and engagement channels include on-campus housing and dining, study abroad through Wroxton College, CAPA, and USAC partnerships, NCAA Division II athletics (23 teams, East Coast Conference), and a B2B Rural Outreach Initiative offering 50% tuition scholarships to employees of rural healthcare organizations.

Distribution combines direct-to-consumer admissions via apply.dyu.edu with channel partnerships for study abroad and rural healthcare employer programs. The technology stack is composed entirely of third-party platforms: Canvas LMS for course delivery, a SharePoint-based My D'Youville student portal, Nelnet Campus Commerce and PayMyTuition for payments, TimelyCare (SaintsCare) for tele-mental health, DocuWare for forms, Maxient for compliance, and HireTouch (PrismHR) for campus employment. There are no proprietary AI/ML systems in evidence; operational and pedagogical differentiation rests on physical simulation infrastructure, clinical faculty, accreditation status, and longstanding regional brand positioning rather than on technology assets.

Name

D'Youville University

Legal name

D'Youville University

Website

https://dyu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

D'Youville University is a private, nonprofit healthcare-focused university in Buffalo, NY, founded in 1908, offering undergraduate through doctoral programs across 35+ health science disciplines, serving prospective students, working professionals, and rural healthcare employers via on-campus, online, and study-abroad delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA), Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Healthcare education
• Higher education services
• Osteopathic medicine programs
• Pharmacy education
• Interprofessional health training

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: D'Youville University generates primary revenue through tuition charges for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, plus mandatory fees for specific programs and services. Tuition varies by program with professional programs (Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Osteopathic Medicine) commanding higher rates.
2. Room and Board: On-campus housing and meal plan revenue from residential students. Housing deposits and semester housing charges are non-refundable and applied to student accounts.
3. Scholarship Endowment and Donor Support: University receives donor-supported scholarship funds totaling over $16 million annually, which are redistributed to students as institutional aid.
4. Federal and State Financial Aid: University processes and distributes federal Pell Grants, SEOG, state TAP grants, and federal student loans on behalf of students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

D'Youville University is a private healthcare-focused institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across 35+ health sciences spanning 15+ healthcare professions, with a signature interprofessional education model. The university provides on-campus, online, and low-residency program delivery, complemented by hands-on clinical training at its Health Professions Hub and Simulation Center, student wellness services through the Wellness Lodge and SaintsCare platform, NCAA Division II athletics, and study abroad opportunities through international partners.

Product overview

D'Youville University is a private healthcare-focused university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees in healthcare, liberal arts, and business. The institution operates a unified academic platform organized into colleges (Health Professions, Osteopathic Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Professional Studies) providing face-to-face and online programs. Core educational products include the Health Professions Hub with Simulation Center for hands-on training, Interprofessional Education across 35+ health science programs, College of Osteopathic Medicine (DYU-COM), and Study Abroad Programs through CAPA and USAC partnerships. Student support services encompass the Wellness Lodge (mental health counseling and wellness programs), Campus Cupboard (food security), and Office of Accessibility Resources. The university provides comprehensive financial aid services through federal, state, and institutional programs, and competes in NCAA Division II athletics with 23 teams. The institution is recognized as a Health Promoting University following adoption of the Okanagan Charter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SaintsCare: 24/7 tele-mental health services platform powered by TimelyCare, providing TalkNow, scheduled counseling, and health coaching to students.
• The Wellness Lodge
• Campus Cupboard
• Rural Outreach Initiative (ROI)

Products and services

• Healthcare Science Programs (35+ Health Sciences) Portfolio of 35+ health science degree programs at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, spanning nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, dental hygiene, dietetics, and other healthcare professions. Designed for prospective students seeking healthcare careers and working professionals pursuing advanced credentials.
• College of Osteopathic Medicine (DYU-COM) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program training future osteopathic physicians with focus on whole-person medicine and primary care. Designed for medical school applicants seeking osteopathic credentials.
• Online and Distance Education Programs Online and low-residency graduate and undergraduate programs including RN to BSN, Nursing Management and Leadership MS, Family Nurse Practitioner, MBA, Psychology BA, Health Services Administration certificates, and PharmD Online. Designed for working professionals and remote learners.
• Study Abroad Programs International study abroad opportunities through partnerships with Wroxton College in England, CAPA affiliate programs in Barcelona, Dublin, Florence, London, and Sydney, and USAC programs in 20+ countries including Japan, South Korea, Australia, and many European and Latin American destinations. Designed for enrolled D'Youville students seeking global learning experiences.
• Athletics Program (NCAA Division II) 23 NCAA Division II athletics teams competing in the East Coast Conference, including men's and women's sports across multiple disciplines. Open to enrolled D'Youville students, with recruitment of prospective student-athletes through the athletic department.
• Health Professions Hub with Simulation Center State-of-the-art training facility housing simulation centers and interprofessional education spaces, providing hands-on clinical training for 15+ healthcare professions through advanced medical simulation equipment. Embedded within D'Youville's healthcare degree programs.
• Wellness Lodge (Student Mental Health Services) On-campus mental health counseling center offering individual counseling, crisis services, wellness programs including yoga, art therapy, massage, and meditation, plus 24/7 tele-mental health through the TimelyCare SaintsCare platform. Available to enrolled D'Youville students.
• RESTORE Cancer Survivor Wellness Program Free 12-week exercise and nutrition wellness program for cancer survivors, combining D'Youville's exercise science and nutrition expertise with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center's oncology care. Open to community cancer survivors at no cost.
• Rural Outreach Initiative (ROI) Workforce development program offering 50% tuition scholarships to employees of partnering rural healthcare organizations for advanced education in D'Youville's healthcare and business degree programs. Targeted at rural hospitals, clinics, and healthcare employers seeking workforce upskilling.
• Campus Cupboard Food Pantry Free food pantry initiative providing non-perishable, frozen, and fresh foods plus personal care items to address student food insecurity. Open to D'Youville community members with no documentation required.
• Food Farmacy Partnership-based dietary-specific food selection program with FeedMore WNY and Catholic Health providing foods selected based on individual dietary needs. Available to D'Youville students and qualifying community members.
• Office of Accessibility Resources Accessibility services providing testing accommodations, class accommodations, alternative coursework options, assistive technology, and support animal policies for students with disabilities. Available to enrolled D'Youville students requiring accommodations.
• Financial Aid Services Comprehensive financial aid administration including federal Pell Grants (up to $7,395 for 2026-2027), SEOG, New York State TAP grants ($500-$5,665 per year), institutional merit and donor-supported scholarships (over $16 million annually, covering up to 50% of tuition), federal and private student loans, and work-study programs. Administered through the Student Success Center for enrolled and prospective students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates employed or in continuing education
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CentermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026D'Youville University and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center partnered to launch RESTORE, a free 12-week exercise and nutrition wellness program for cancer survivors. The program combines D'Youville's exercise science and nutrition expertise with Roswell Park's oncology care.
• TimelyCarecoreTechnology or IntegrationTimelyCare partnership provides students 24/7 access to licensed mental health counselors and health coaches through the SaintsCare platform. Students access services via timelycare.com/dyouville or mobile app.
• PayMyTuitioncoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational tuition payment processing partnership enabling international students to pay tuition from any bank, in any country, in any currency at competitive exchange rates.
• Nelnet Campus CommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline tuition payment processing partnership providing students payment options including full payment and monthly payment plans with credit card (2.85% fee) or direct bank debit (no fee).
• Wroxton College (England)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerD'Youville students can study for a semester abroad at Wroxton College in England, located one hour outside of London. Housing, meals, and weekly day trips included. One-time opportunity with day trips to London, Oxford, Bath, Stonehenge, and other locations.
• CAPA (The Center for Academic Programs Abroad)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudy abroad affiliate program with locations in Barcelona, Dublin, Florence, London, and Sydney. CAPA offers fall, spring, and summer semester programs with associated scholarships.
• USAC (University Studies Abroad Consortium)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudy abroad affiliate program offering 30+ program locations across 20 countries including Australia, England, Israel, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Scotland, Spain, China, Czech Republic, France, Italy, South Africa, Chile, Costa Rica, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden, Thailand, and Uruguay.
• FeedMore WNY (Food Farmacy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with FeedMore WNY and Catholic Health to provide Food Farmacy services. D'Youville students are eligible to register for food selected based on individual dietary needs by FeedMore WNY dietitians.
• Kavinoky TheatreminorOthersLocal theatre partner referenced as a quicklink on D'Youville website, indicating cultural collaboration for campus community engagement.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Daemen University: Daemen is a private university in Amherst, NY (adjacent to Buffalo) with a comparable size and a similarly healthcare-leaning portfolio (physical therapy, nursing, physician assistant). It is the closest direct competitor for the same WNY healthcare students.
• Gannon University: Gannon is a private Catholic university in Erie, PA with comparable enrollment scale and health science programs (PA, PT, nursing, DPT, doctorate programs), competing for the same regional healthcare-education demand pool.
• St. John Fisher University: St. John Fisher is a private university in Rochester, NY with a large portfolio of healthcare and nursing programs at the doctoral level, including pharmacy and nursing leadership, competing for graduate health-professions applicants across upstate NY.
• Canisius University: Canisius is a private Jesuit university located in Buffalo, NY, comparable in size, tuition profile, and NCAA Division II membership, competing for the same undergraduate and graduate applicant pool in Western New York.
• MCPHS University: MCPHS is a private, healthcare- and pharmacy-focused university in Boston that mirrors D'Youville's pharmacy, physician assistant, nursing, and doctoral health sciences model and illustrates the specialty private-university archetype D'Youville is emulating.
• Husson University: Husson is a private university in Bangor, Maine with a heavy concentration in pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and nursing, providing a direct benchmark for private, health-professions-led institutions outside of major metros.
• St. Bonaventure University: St. Bonaventure is a private Catholic university in western NY similar in size, NCAA Division II standing, and tuition dependence, competing for the same regional undergraduate pool.

Broad incumbents

• University at Buffalo (SUNY): UB is the SUNY public flagship in Buffalo offering many of the same pharmacy, nursing, public health, and medical programs at substantially lower tuition, representing the dominant public-sector competitor for D'Youville's healthcare students.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dyouville
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChcCLRfVGgF62TVugyTXJ_g
• Facebookfacebook.com/dyouville
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dyouville
• Instagraminstagram.com/dyouville_u

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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