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Medaille College is located in Buffalo, New York, United States. It was established by the Sisters of Saint Joseph for the purpose of training teachers. The college was named in honor of Father Jean Pierre Medaille, founder of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Chartered in 1937, the college was formerly known as Mount St. Joseph Teachers College. It received its present name in 1968. Students can opt for degree programs in various areas of study including business administration, education, mathematics, communication, sports management, and liberal studies.
Medaille College's athletic teams are nicknamed the Mavericks. Students are involved in a variety of sports including cross country, soccer, golf, bowling, volleyball, basketball, lacrosse, and softball. Students also publish a newspaper called the "Perspective."
Buffalo, NY is home to Medaille College. Buffalo is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Medaille College go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in business and management and education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 420. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 490.
Medaille College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 2,929 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
Full-time students are the norm at Medaille College. The school offers students meal plans. Medaille College values student athletics, and belongs to the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Medaille College concentrates on excellence in teaching, with an emphasis on personal attention to its diverse student body. Its curriculum provides a solid liberal arts and sciences foundation with early access to career-oriented education. The faculty and all of those involved in the mission of education challenge students and themselves to the highest possible standards of achievement, but that challenge is balanced by support for every individual student and a concern that each one succeeds."
More complete details are provided below.
Medaille College
18 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, NY 14214-2695
General Phone: (716) 880-2000
http://www.medaille.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 723 | education courses, elementary school teaching, reading teaching, special ed, education, English teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching |
| Business and Management | 292 | business management, business, organizational behavior, business and related services, human resources, finance, MIS |
| Medical Support and Technology | 74 | veterinary assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 53 | psychology, mental health counseling |
| Liberal Arts | 27 | liberal arts and sciences, creative writing, English, social services, technical and business writing, humanities |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 23 | sports and fitness management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and police, security and protective services |
| Media | 13 | mass communication |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | youth services, human services |
| Science | 10 | biology, biopsychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | information science |
| Art Studies | 4 | visual and performing arts |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | multimedia |
Number of programs and degrees for Medaille College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 841 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 318 | 26 |
| Associate's degree | 94 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Medaille College had a total enrollment of 2,929 students (3,043 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 17% |
| Graduate | 83% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 25% |
| (Foreign Students) | 75% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
Medaille College offers campus housing for 420 of its 3,043 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Buffalo, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,317 | 936 | 71% | 403 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 490 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,420 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,420 |
| Room and board | $ 8,845 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,100 |
Financial Aid:
Medaille College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 277700)
Medaille College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $51,255 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $51,316 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $82,351 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $67,592 | 11 | $61,596 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $57,271 | 16 | $51,763 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $44,207 | 9 | $39,174 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $62,808 | 38 | $53,517 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Youth Services/Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Technical and Business Writing
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Intermedia/Multimedia
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Medaille College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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