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Villa Maria College Buffalo is found in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo is a small city. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Roman Catholic identity. Villa Maria College Buffalo is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at the school.
Villa Maria College Buffalo is known for its programs in hospitality, media, art studies, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 502 in 2005 at Villa Maria College Buffalo. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Villa Maria College is a private, coeducational, Catholic institution founded by the Felician Sisters in the Franciscan spirit. Through career-directed associate and baccalaureate degree programs integrated with liberal arts education and field experience, the College educates students for employment and transfer to other educational institutions. Villa Maria College fosters in its students: Christian values' intellectual inquiry and critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills, information literacy, technological skills, respect for diversity, and commitment to serving others."
More complete details are provided below.
Villa Maria College Buffalo
240 Pine Ridge Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225-3999
General Phone: (716) 896-0700
http://www.villa.edu
Villa Maria College Buffalo awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Photography And Commercial Art | 22 | commercial art |
| Art Studies | 18 | visual and performing arts |
| Education And Teaching | 18 | teacher aide |
| Business And Management | 11 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Media | 9 | photo and film tech |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | physical therapist assistant |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer programming |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Villa Maria College Buffalo in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 104 | 12 |
In 2005, Villa Maria College Buffalo had a total enrollment of 502 students (438 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Buffalo, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,060 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Villa Maria College Buffalo participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 289600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $38,468 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $33,148 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $34,142 | 5 | $31,565 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $33,975 | 9 | $33,695 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Villa Maria College Buffalo Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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