Villa Maria College Buffalo is found in Buffalo, NY. 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 media, art studies, photography and commercial art, and fine arts.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Villa Maria College Buffalo maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 455 in 2007 at the school.
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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Photography And Commercial Art | 27 | commercial art |
| Education And Teaching | 24 | teacher aide |
| Art Studies | 19 | visual and performing arts |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | physical therapist assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 13 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Media | 8 | photo and film tech |
| Business And Management | 7 | business management |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer programming |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality administration |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Villa Maria College Buffalo in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 114 | 12 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2007, Villa Maria College Buffalo had a total enrollment of 455 students (392 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 29% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 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 | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 17 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,840 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,840 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,200 |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| 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 | 5 | $35,472 | 5 | $38,581 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $46,471 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $34,764 | 7 | $34,829 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $38,317 | 13 | $36,995 |
*: 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 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (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 services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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