Villa Maria College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7274 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1950 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1859 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #148 of 221 | In New York State |
| #6 of 7 | In Buffalo |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 611
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.villa.edu
Villa Maria College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Villa Maria College has an acceptance rate of 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 88% | 87% |
| Applicants | 999 | 409 | 546 |
| Admissions | 865 | 358 | 476 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 191 | 85 | 106 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 18 | 9 | 9 |
167 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 273 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 213 (35%) |
| Two or more races | 43 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 35 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 18 (3%) |
| Asian | 18 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 9 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Villa Maria College is $15,823 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 | $13,049 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,265 |
| $48-75K | $12,274 |
| $75-110K | $12,775 |
| $110K+ | $25,069 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,530 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,530 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,530 |
| Fee in-district | $1,140 |
| Fee in-state | $1,140 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,140 |
Room and board costs
| Meal charge | $780 |
|---|
Villa Maria College majors
Villa Maria College has granted 49 bachelor's degrees across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Villa Maria College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 14 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | 6 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 10 | |
| Interior Design | 2 | 6 |
| Psychology, General | 6 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | 3 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 4 | |
| Graphic Design | 1 | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 4 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 3 | |
| Music Management | 3 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 2 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | |
| Creative Writing | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 33 | 49 |
Villa Maria College has a graduation rate of 31%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 31% | 28% | 34% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Villa Maria College has published 80 scientific papers with 884 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Psychology, Biology, Computer Science, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 19 |
| 1994 | 0 | 21 |
| 1995 | 0 | 21 |
| 1996 | 0 | 29 |
| 1997 | 0 | 19 |
| 1998 | 0 | 23 |
| 1999 | 0 | 22 |
| 2000 | 0 | 30 |
| 2001 | 0 | 24 |
| 2002 | 0 | 28 |
| 2003 | 0 | 22 |
| 2004 | 0 | 24 |
| 2005 | 0 | 24 |
| 2006 | 1 | 13 |
| 2007 | 1 | 9 |
| 2008 | 2 | 5 |
| 2009 | 0 | 14 |
| 2010 | 0 | 13 |
| 2011 | 0 | 7 |
| 2012 | 0 | 7 |
| 2013 | 3 | 22 |
| 2014 | 1 | 26 |
| 2015 | 0 | 19 |
| 2016 | 1 | 17 |
| 2017 | 3 | 17 |
| 2018 | 2 | 10 |
| 2019 | 1 | 20 |
| 2020 | 5 | 16 |
| 2021 | 6 | 12 |
| 2022 | 5 | 29 |
| 2023 | 4 | 21 |
| 2024 | 10 | 11 |
| 2025 | 13 | 32 |
General info
| Alternative names | Villa |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 114 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 240 Pine Ridge Rd Buffalo, New York, 14225-3999 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 278,000 |
| Phone | 7168960700 |