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Trocaire College is a junior college specializing in health care education. It is located in Buffalo, New York and was founded by the Sisters of Mercy as Sancta Maria College in 1958. In 1967, it adopted its current name. The college became coeducational in 1972. Trocaire College currently offers more than 15 associate's degree programs and 10 certificate programs.
Apart from health care training, it also provides students with the opportunity to pursue career-oriented majors like early childhood education. Trocaire College was one of the first private colleges in western New York to offer an Associate's Degree program in Nursing. It is home to more than ten student clubs and organizations, as well as a chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Students attend Trocaire College in Buffalo, NY, a large city. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. Trocaire College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
Trocaire College is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Trocaire College only let in 23% of those who applied in 2007-2008.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 1,061 students at Trocaire College (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are female.
A lot of students at Trocaire College attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Trocaire College
360 Choate Ave
Buffalo, NY 14220-2094
General Phone: (716) 826-1200
http://www.trocaire.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 153 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support and Technology | 62 | radiographer, surgical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant, medical coding |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | massage therapy |
| Medical Administration | 10 | medical records tech, medical transcription, medical office assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer networking |
| Education and Teaching | 4 | early childhood education |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Hospitality | 1 | hospitality management |
| Office and Administration | 0 | office data entry |
| Business and Management | 0 | business management, insurance |
Number of programs and degrees for Trocaire College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 197 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 52 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Trocaire College had a total enrollment of 1,061 students (791 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 17% |
| Women | 83% |
| Full-Time | 81% |
| Part-Time | 19% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 70 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 927 | 217 | 23% | 202 | 93% |
| Men | 140 | 35 | 25% | 34 | 97% |
| Women | 787 | 182 | 23% | 168 | 92% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,614 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,614 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Trocaire College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 281200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 46 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $60,286 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 8 | $49,998 |
*: 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 | 1 | * | 14 | $45,661 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 8 | $37,713 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $36,247 | 12 | $34,914 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $34,041 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $35,956 | 38 | $39,371 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Insurance
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Trocaire College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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