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Villa Maria College

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Buffalo, New York 14225-3999

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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)

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87%Acceptance
SAT Avg
536Students
9:1Student:Faculty
31%Grad Rate
$38,857Earnings 10yr
$13,980Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Villa Maria College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

86.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

4200.0%

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 Life

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

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

150Very High

Estimated from NY state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
182 mi(315 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
278 mi(482 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
290 mi(503 min)

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