Villa Maria College
- Villa Maria College is a private, Catholic college, founded in 1960 by the Felician Sisters. Located in Buffalo, NY, Villa Maria is the premiere student centered college in Western New York characterized by an unyielding commitment to student success. Offering Bachelors and Associates degrees in 18 different academic programs, Villa Maria`s strength lies in its studio-based education, a 9:1 student to faculty ratio, and educators who bring their real world experience into the classroom. Students learn and grow with a culturally diverse population that lives its core values instilled by the Felician Sisters. Students participate in intercollegiate athletics in eight sports as the Villa Vikings and are involved in nearly 20 clubs and organizations on campus. Villa Maria is home to the Achieve Program for Students with Learning Differences, and an academic success center, which provides robust academic support for all students. For more information call 716.896.0700 or visit www.villa.edu.
School Highlights
Villa Maria College serves 520 students (87% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 61%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 138 teachers has grown by 146% over five years.
| Villa Maria College | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's | 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 | 138 staff | 158 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, SoccerBasketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 18 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Animation Club, Campus Ministry Club, Drama Appreciation Club, EASE, Fashion Club, Gamers Guild, Graphic Design Club, IN Club, Music Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Photovisions, Pride!, PTA Club, Say Yes to Success, Spirit Club, The Love Project, The Writers Circle, Villa Volunteers |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Villa Maria College is Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo (4.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Bryant & Stratton College-BuffaloPrivate for-profit1,038 students | 4.30 Mi465 Main Street, Suite 400
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 884-9120 4.301,038 - Erie Community CollegePublic10,031 students | 4.40 Mi121 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 851-1322 4.4010,031 - Trocaire CollegePrivate not-for-profit1,322 students | 4.60 Mi360 Choate Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716) 826-1200 4.601,322 - Bryant & Stratton College-OnlinePrivate for-profit4,442 students | 8.50 Mi200 Redtail Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(800) 836-5627 8.504,442 - Bryant & Stratton College-SouthtownsPrivate for-profit195 students | 8.60 MiSterling Park - 180 Redtail Rd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 677-9500 8.60195
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