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Campus Vibe
Small & IntimateUrbanPrivateClose Faculty Access
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
Villa Maria College is a private institution in Buffalo with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 536 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
31% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,857 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,980.
Established
1961
Motto
Where Talent Takes You
Mascot
Viking
Type
Private university
Conference
United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA)
Campus Visits
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87%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
536Students
9:1Student:Faculty
31%Grad Rate
$38,857Earnings 10yr
$13,980Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate86.7%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$28,670
Total Cost of Attendance$33,719
Average Net Price$13,980
Median Debt at Graduation$21,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$225
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$12,373
$30–48K$9,235
$48–75K$15,325
$75–110K$13,426
$110K+$20,940
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$13,980
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
41.5%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$10,511
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (28)
Student Body
Undergrads
536
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
61%
Race & Ethnicity
White 43%
Black 37%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 5%
Two+ 8%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate31.0%
Freshman Retention63.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$33,635
8 Years$34,748
10 Years$38,857
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$29,400
Men
$31,700
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)