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Colleges in Buffalo

There are at least 11 colleges in Buffalo, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 64,099 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 55,076 full-time students, and a reported 11,819 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 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 119 students, 82 full-time equivalent.
  • 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 administration, criminal justice and police, dental hygienist, chef training.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 12,657 students, 9,888 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, business management, photo and film tech, liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, computer programming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 502 students, 438 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 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: business administration, medical assistant, computer and info science, administrative assistant, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 603 students, 538 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, education, physical education teaching, psychology, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, school counseling, media studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 4,979 students, 4,378 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,577 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-600. Math: 510-610.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. 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: elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical therapy, business management, registered nursing, community nurse, physician assistant, dietitian.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,906 students, 2,405 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 483 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-530. Math: 440-540.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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 Cir
Buffalo, New York 14214-2695

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, education courses, business, veterinary assistant, elementary school teaching, liberal arts and sciences, criminal justice and police, organizational behavior.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,995 students, 2,768 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 430 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-523. Math: 440-520.
  • 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: 27 students, 23 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, elementary school teaching, special ed, education courses, criminal justice and safety, information science, communication studies, industrial arts teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 11,006 students, 9,381 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,813 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-530. Math: 440-540.
  • 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, electrical engineering, English, mechanical engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 27,220 students, 24,338 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 7,516 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-610. Math: 550-640.
  • 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, massage therapy, radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, medical records tech, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 1,085 students, 837 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

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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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Amherst Colleges3116,5102,718619
Hamburg Colleges110,1161,109164
Orchard Park Colleges13,294554 
Tonawanda Colleges116,136101 
West Seneca Colleges245,943274 
Williamsville Colleges25,573178 

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