Religious Studies (BA), 4-Year

• Compact, 36-credit program allows you to explore your interests and plan your career through a double major and an education designed to meet your goals.
• Convenient courses offer you opportunities for online, on-campus, and hybrid learning.
• Gain research experience by working with D'Youville faculty on a research topic in either theoretical or social values in your senior year.
• Get individualized attention in small classes taught by faculty with national reputations in the field.
• Build your resume with professional internships at nonprofit agencies, corporations, or federal, state or local government offices, while gaining perspective on a future career.
• D'Youville's long commitment to a liberal education means that you'll receive the kind of interdisciplinary education that will give you a rock-solid foundation. Gain skills like problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and written, visual, and oral communication as you explore paths in:
  • Graduate degrees in Religious Studies, Theology, Law, and Education
  • Ministry
  • Education
  • Law
  • Journalism
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • Government

When you apply for admission at D’Youville, we’ll automatically consider you for our merit scholarships. Undergraduate scholarships can cover as much as 50% of your tuition, and there is no need to fill out a separate application!

Transfer students can qualify for scholarships, as well. Unlike other schools, maintaining your scholarship is easier at D'Youville, because we use realistic GPA requirements to determine your eligibility each year. 

Check out the chart below to see if you qualify:

Scholarship	SAT (M & EBRW)* or ACT⁺ / GPA	Tuition Scholarship	Room & Board Waiver	GPA Required to Retain
President's	88/1170 or 24	$13,000	$3,000	2.75
Founder's	83/1080 or 21	$10,000	$2,000	2.5
Dean's	80/980 or 19 Anyone with a 90 GPA can receive this award without test score consideration.	$8,000		2.25
Transfer	3.5+	$5,000		2.5
Transfer	3.25 - 3.49	$4,500		2.5
Transfer	3.0 - 3.24	$4,000		2.5
Transfer	2.75 - 2.99	$3,500		2.5
Dillon	93/1360 or 29	100% off	$3,000	2.75
Buffalo Say Yes	90/1080 or 21	100% off		2.75
Alumni Kinship		$300-$2,000		Must reapply each year. Only open to relatives of D'Youville alumni.

*Scores are based on the new SAT score format which went into effect in March 2016.
⁺D'Youville only requires that you submit the results from one test.

More information can be found on our scholarships page.

D'Youville selects students who are academically well-rounded and committed to meeting the challenges of a high-quality education. If you have been successful in a traditional college preparatory program in high school, you should be well-prepared for the academic challenges at D'Youville.

Students entering D'Youville as a freshman must meet the following minimum entrance criteria:

High School Average	SAT + (or)	ACT
80	980	19

+ Score is based on the new SAT score format which went into effect in March 2016.

Our admitted freshman class profile:

High school average: 85% attained a B or better

Class rank: 87% of students in the top 50 percent of their class or higher

Test Scores	25th Percentile	75th Percentile	Median
SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing*	460	590	530
SAT Math*	510	590	550
SAT Composite*	1010	1180	1090
ACT Composite*	21	25	23

*These scores reflect the new SAT score format, which went into effect in March 2016.

Students entering D'Youville as a transfer student must meet the following entrance criteria:

Criteria for Admission: Transfer students with a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher will be considered for admission.

Average Cumulative GPA: 3.26

Review the steps to apply for admission to D'Youville as a transfer student.