Buffalo Colleges

Buffalo Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Buffalo

There are at least 11 colleges in Buffalo, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 65,425 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 56,551 full-time students, and a reported 11,639 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include SUNY at Buffalo, Erie Community College, SUNY College at Buffalo and Canisius College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of New York Colleges.

Buffalo Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Continental School of Beauty Culture
326 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo, New York 14223

Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 134 students, 89 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Placement assistance.

Erie Community College
121 Ellicott St
Buffalo, New York 14203

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, humanities, business management, registered nursing, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration, communication studies, dental hygienist.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 13,053 students, 10,159 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Villa Maria College Buffalo
240 Pine Ridge Rd
Buffalo, New York 14225-3999

Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: commercial art, teacher aide, visual and performing arts, physical therapist assistant, liberal arts and sciences, photo and film tech, business management, fine arts.
Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 455 students, 392 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Bryant and Stratton College-Buffalo
465 Main Street Suite 400
Buffalo, New York 14203

Programs: medical assistant, business administration, computer and info science, accounting, administrative assistant, human resources, data processing tech, criminal justice and administration.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 614 students, 494 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Canisius College
2001 Main St
Buffalo, New York 14208-1098

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, business management, psychology, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, communication studies, educational administration, criminal justice and administration.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 4,984 students, 4,418 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,534 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-590. Math: 510-610. Writing: 480-580.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

D'Youville College
320 Porter Ave
Buffalo, New York 14201-1084

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, registered nursing, special education, physical therapy, health services administration, business management, occupational therapy.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 3,018 students, 2,487 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 478 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-540. Math: 450-560.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Medaille College
18 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, New York 14214-2695

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education courses, business management, business, organizational behavior, veterinary assistant, reading teaching, elementary school teaching, business and related services.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 2,929 students, 2,824 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 420 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-520. Math: 420-510.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

National Tractor Trailer School Inc
175 Katherine St
Buffalo, New York 14210-2007

Programs: truck and bus driver.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 130 students, 93 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Notable: Placement assistance.

SUNY College at Buffalo
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, New York 14222

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: interdisciplinary studies, special ed, business management, education courses, criminal justice and safety, communication studies, agricultural teaching, art education.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 10,993 students, 9,549 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,700 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-530. Math: 450-540.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

SUNY at Buffalo
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14214

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, humanities, communication studies, law, mechanical engineering, social work, electrical engineering.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 28,054 students, 25,252 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 7,507 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-610. Math: 540-650.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Trocaire College
360 Choate Ave
Buffalo, New York 14220-2094

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, radiographer, sonography and ultrasound tech, massage therapy, surgical tech, early childhood education, computer networking.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 1,061 students, 794 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Amherst Colleges	3	116,510	2,850	619
Hamburg Colleges	1	10,116	1,046	195
Orchard Park Colleges	1	3,294	792
Tonawanda Colleges	1	16,136	53
West Seneca Colleges	2	45,943	193
Williamsville Colleges	2	5,573	337

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