D'Youville University Ranked #17 Among Best College Campuses in New York State
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 鈥� 海角原创 has been ranked #17 among the 2027 Best College Campuses in New York by Niche, placing the University in the top 11 percent of the 164 colleges and universities included in the statewide ranking.
The 2027 rankings are based on key statistics and student reviews, using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Niche evaluates the overall campus experience by considering resources and facilities including classrooms, laboratories, performance venues, housing, dining, recreation and other spaces that support student life.
鈥淲e have made significant investments in our campus because the environment we create for our students is an important part of their D鈥橸ouville experience,鈥� said President Lorrie Clemo. 鈥淥ur goal is to provide spaces that bring people together, support learning and collaboration, and prepare our students for what comes next. This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the experience our students have on campus every day.鈥�
D鈥橸ouville鈥檚 Buffalo campus combines historic facilities with newer learning, wellness, and community spaces designed to connect students鈥� academic experiences with professional preparation and community engagement. Among the University鈥檚 signature facilities is the Health Professions Hub, an education, training, and community health center where students and professionals from multiple health disciplines learn and work together while providing healthcare services to residents of Buffalo鈥檚 West Side.
D鈥橸ouville鈥檚 campus experience also extends beyond the classroom through athletics, student organizations, wellness initiatives, cultural programming, outdoor gathering spaces, and traditions that bring students together throughout the academic year.
鈥淎t D鈥橸ouville, we think about the campus through the eyes of our students,鈥� said Dr. Benjamin 鈥淏G鈥� Grant, Vice President for Student Affairs. 鈥淪tudents need places where they can study and learn, but they also need spaces where they can connect with one another, take care of their physical and mental wellbeing, have fun, and feel that they are part of a community. We have worked hard to build that kind of student-centered community, and this ranking is a wonderful reflection of the experience our students help us create every day.鈥�
The recognition comes as D鈥橸ouville continues investing in facilities and programs that connect its campus with the surrounding community. The university鈥檚 Health Professions Hub provides clinical education alongside healthcare services for area residents while D鈥橸ouville鈥檚 new Workforce Development Center, scheduled to open in spring 2027, will further expand the university鈥檚 physical presence on Buffalo鈥檚 West Side and provide career-focused healthcare, business, and other skills-oriented training.
The Niche recognition is the latest acknowledgement of D鈥橸ouville鈥檚 continued growth and investment in the student experience, as the University expands its academic programs, facilities and impact throughout Western New York.
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About D鈥橸ouville University
D鈥橸ouville University is a nationally ranked private university founded in 1908 and headquartered in Buffalo, New York, which offers degrees in the health sciences, business and marketing. D鈥橸ouville University promotes a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Through transformational educational experiences, students are prepared for growth, career success, and upward mobility. For more information, visit .