Villa Maria College

240 Pine Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225-3999

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 (4.3 miles away).

Top Placements

Villa Maria College places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:

	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

The student population of Villa Maria College has grown by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Villa Maria College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	545 students	1,701 students

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

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$28,500	$35,200

The private state tuition of $22,080 is more than the state average of $16,236. The private state tuition has grown by 31% over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees	$22,080	$16,236

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	99%	93%

Median Debt for Graduates	$20,500	$13,006

Median Debt for Dropouts	$9,150	$5,549

Acceptance Rate	80%	70%

Total Sports Offered	5 sports
Sports	Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, SoccerBasketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer

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

The nearest community college to Villa Maria College is Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo (4.3 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For New York public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,512 per year for in-state students and $10,202 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,236 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New York is 67%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in New York is St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.