Villa Maria College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7201 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1961 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1871 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #151 of 221 | In New York State |
| #6 of 7 | In Buffalo |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 545
- 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% | 86% | 87% |
| Applicants | 593 | 246 | 347 |
| Admissions | 514 | 212 | 302 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 141 | 69 | 72 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 20 | 14 | 6 |
191 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2 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 | 233 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 196 (36%) |
| Two or more races | 42 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 40 (7%) |
| Asian | 25 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 5 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.6%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Villa Maria College is $15,687 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 | $12,373 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $9,235 |
| $48-75K | $15,325 |
| $75-110K | $13,426 |
| $110K+ | $20,940 |
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 | $1,150 |
|---|
Villa Maria College majors
Villa Maria College has granted 60 bachelor's degrees across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Villa Maria College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | 9 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 9 | |
| Music Management | 9 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 9 | |
| Interior Design | 1 | 7 |
| Graphic Design | 7 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 6 | |
| Photography | 1 | 5 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | |
| Psychology, General | 4 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 3 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | 1 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 2 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 1 | |
| Digital Arts | 1 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 26 | 60 |
Villa Maria College has a graduation rate of 31%, which is among the 13% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 31% | 15% | 40% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Villa Maria College has published 70 scientific papers with 861 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 39 |
| 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 |
General info
| Alternative names | Villa |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 103 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 240 Pine Ridge Rd Buffalo, New York, 14225-3999 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 278,000 |
| Phone | 7168960700 |