Medaille College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5787 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1631 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1546 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #137 of 221 | In New York State |
| #5 of 7 | In Buffalo |
| #5572 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 1,187
- Graduates
- 540
- Male:Female Ratio
- 28:72
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- medaille.edu
Medaille College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Medaille College has an acceptance rate of 69% and is among the top 31% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69% | 70% | 68% |
| Applicants | 1,689 | 561 | 1,127 |
| Admissions | 1,162 | 392 | 770 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 371 | 135 | 236 |
423 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
399 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
78 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1140
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Medaille College are 930-1140 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Medaille College are 17-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1133 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 350 (21%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 97 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 61 (4%) |
| Asian | 48 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Medaille College is $14,992 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,961 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,704 |
| $48-75K | $17,672 |
| $75-110K | $20,706 |
| $110K+ | $16,466 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,000 | $23,031 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,000 | $23,031 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,000 | $23,031 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 395 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,000 |
Medaille College majors
Medaille College has granted 198 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs, 272 master's across 17 programs, and 8 doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Medaille College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | 117 | ||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 77 | 23 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | 28 | 33 | |
| Psychology, General | 36 | 14 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 36 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 29 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 14 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 9 | 3 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 6 | 6 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | 9 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 8 | |||
| General Studies | 4 | 4 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 7 | |||
| French Language Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 6 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 3 | |||
| Homeland Security | 3 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 3 | |||
| Accounting | 2 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | |||
| Education, General | 2 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Grand Total | 100 | 198 | 272 | 8 |
Medaille College has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 18% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 36% | 35% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Medaille College has published 163 scientific papers with 2,231 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Computer Science, Medicine, Biology, Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 | 4 | 5 |
| 2000 | 2 | 6 |
| 2001 | 3 | 13 |
| 2002 | 2 | 11 |
| 2003 | 7 | 27 |
| 2004 | 2 | 17 |
| 2005 | 5 | 28 |
| 2006 | 6 | 27 |
| 2007 | 8 | 58 |
| 2008 | 6 | 50 |
| 2009 | 8 | 70 |
| 2010 | 6 | 92 |
| 2011 | 8 | 82 |
| 2012 | 8 | 93 |
| 2013 | 4 | 100 |
| 2014 | 11 | 106 |
| 2015 | 7 | 127 |
| 2016 | 8 | 131 |
| 2017 | 5 | 119 |
| 2018 | 12 | 148 |
| 2019 | 9 | 187 |
| 2020 | 11 | 225 |
| 2021 | 3 | 158 |
| 2022 | 6 | 145 |
| 2023 | 5 | 142 |
Notable alumni
-
Robby Takac
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
-
Robert Carl Takac Jr. is an American rock bassist and vocalist. Takac is one of the founding members of the Goo Goo Dolls, along with Johnny Rzeznik.
-
David Cullen
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
David Cullen is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. He attended Medaille College between 2010 and 2011, earning a master's degree in Education.
General info
| Founded | 1937 |
|---|---|
| Colors | navy blue, gold, light blue |
| Academic calendar | August to June |
| Total FTE staff | 235 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 18 Agassiz Circle Buffalo, New York, 14214-2695 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 278,000 |
| Phone | 7168802000 |