Overview
Enrollment
Villa Maria College, a private Catholic institution, is located in the suburban Cheektowaga neighborhood of Buffalo, New York, approximately 7 miles from downtown Buffalo. Founded in 1960 by the Felician Sisters, the college occupies a single interconnected campus complex spanning 12 acres. The college focuses primarily on creative arts, health sciences, and professional studies programs, with notable strengths in animation, interior design, music, and nursing. Villa Maria operates as a commuter campus, though the institution has recently added student housing options in nearby apartment complexes to accommodate students from outside the immediate Buffalo area.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Villa is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 730/1050 |
| GPA | 2.87 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $0 |
| Other Fees | $1,140 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $9,620 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,590 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 59% |
| Health Professions | 21% |
| Education | 8% |
| Communications Technology | 5% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197142 IPEDS survey data for Villa Maria College.
Current students may use the Villa Maria College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025