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Villa Maria College

Buffalo, NY · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website

Villa Maria College campus
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Admission rate
87%
Accessible
Average net price
$12,863
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
32%
Median earnings
$38,993
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Villa Maria College is a private nonprofit college in Buffalo, NY with 603 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $12,863 per year ($12,487 for families earning under $30,000). 32% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $38,993 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
87%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
593
Fall 2023
Admitted
514
Fall 2023
Yield
31%
of admitted students enrolled

What Villa Maria College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordNot considered
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$33,543
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$28,670

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$12,487
  • $30–48k$11,709
  • $48–75k$11,973
  • $75–110k$13,169
  • $110k+$18,241

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
32%
Freshman retention
77%
Median earnings
$38,993
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$23,090
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
603
Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Receive Pell grants
66%
  • White44%
  • Hispanic6%
  • Black35%
  • Asian3%

Villa Maria College FAQ

What is Villa Maria College's acceptance rate?+

Villa Maria College admits 87% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Villa Maria College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Villa Maria College?+

In Fall 2023, 593 students applied to Villa Maria College and 514 were admitted; 161 enrolled.

Does Villa Maria College consider legacy status?+

No. Villa Maria College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Villa Maria College require an essay?+

Villa Maria College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Villa Maria College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $33,543 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,863.

What is Villa Maria College's graduation rate?+

32% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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