Villa Maria College
Tel:
(716)896-0700
- 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 545 students (81% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.
- Villa Maria College is one of 6 community colleges within Erie County, NY.
- The nearest community college to Villa Maria College is Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo (4.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Villa Maria College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
- The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 95% over five years.
| Villa Maria College | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 88 staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 545 students | 1,701 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 441 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 104 students | 538 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 9% | 19% |
| % Black | 6% | 17% |
| % White | 80% | 49% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 1% |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.69 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $28,500 | $35,200 |
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: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Villa Maria College is Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo (4.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Bryant & Stratton College-BuffaloPrivate, for profit800 students | 4.50 Mi465 Main Street, Suite 400
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716)884-9120 4.50800 - Erie Community CollegePublic12,733 students | 4.60 Mi121 Ellicott St
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716)842-2770 4.6012,733 - Trocaire CollegePublic1,467 students | 5.00 Mi360 Choate Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220
(716)826-1200 5.001,467 - Bryant & Stratton College-AmherstPrivate, for profit356 students | 7.80 Mi3650 Millersport Highway
Getzville, NY 14068
(716)625-6300 7.80356 - Bryant & Stratton College-SouthtownsPrivate, for profit561 students | 8.90 MiSterling Park - 200 Redtail Rd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716)677-9500 8.90561
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