Trocaire College, a private, two-year career-oriented Catholic College, in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy, strives to empower students toward personal enrichment, dignity and self-worth through education in a variety of professions and in the liberal arts.
School Highlights
Trocaire College serves 1,322 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 1,322 students
Private-state tuition: $15,820
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 36%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 176 teachers has grown by 69% over five years.
Trocaire College
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
176 staff
158 staff
Student Body
The student population of Trocaire College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Trocaire College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,322 students
1,437 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
451 students
858 students
# Part-Time Students
871 students
579 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
408 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
24%
% Black
18%
19%
% White
64%
39%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.74
College Completion Rate
27%
28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,000
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $15,820 is less than the state average of $16,522. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,820
$16,522
Tuition Notes
subject to change
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,039
$14,216
Median Debt for Dropouts
$14,935
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
58%
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
23
ACT Math
n/a
25
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Trocaire College was founded in 1958 by the Sisters of Mercy as
Sancta Maria College, offering higher educational opportunities to
women of the Order. The College gained distinction early on in the
field of Nursing and Health Science education. Trocaire College is
the only independent private, two-year college in the City of
Buffalo. Associate Degree programs are offered in over a dozen
areas of study with many Certificate programs also available. In
addition, there are numerous Life Long Learning classes providing
professional and personal development opportunities. We are
distinguished in the fields of Nursing and Health Science
education. Additional areas of study include, but are not limited
to, Business, Computer Network Administration, Hospitality
Management, Massage Therapy, and the Liberal Arts. Our dedicated
faculty have the resources to deliver the highest quality education
within state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories on the Trocaire
campus. As a student, you will have access to more than 100
computer workstations across campus. Program-related labs simulate
real-world work environments to give you hands-on experience in
your field of study. Trocaire College has developed quality
two-year and shorter certificate programs which have long been
recognized as providing superior skills in a variety of careers.
Most of our graduates go immediately to work, but many benefit from
our agreements with area four-year colleges and universities. These
agreements allow you to transfer credits earned at Trocaire toward
a baccalaureate degree at the four-year institution. Ninety-four
percent of our graduates in the last two years found work or study
in their field upon graduation.
No matter where you choose to go to college you'll have to take some kind of standardized test. The GRE is often required for graduate programs, but it may also benefit your community college application.
Education becomes more expensive with each passing year so it is important to make smart use of your student loans and to minimize your debt while you are in school whenever possible.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 1,322 students
Private-state tuition: $15,820
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 36%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
