Villa Maria College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7367 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2002 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1910 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #152 of 221 | In New York State |
| #6 of 7 | In Buffalo |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 465
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- 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 78% 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 | 78% | 80% | 77% |
| Applicants | 500 | 183 | 317 |
| Admissions | 391 | 147 | 244 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 101 | 49 | 52 |
155 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
6 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 730
or below
75% of them
had 1050
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Villa Maria College are 730-1050 (middle 50% range).
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 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 209 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 149 (32%) |
| Hispanic | 45 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 39 (8%) |
| Asian | 16 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 6 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Villa Maria College is $14,576 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 | $12,280 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,486 |
| $48-75K | $9,085 |
| $75-110K | $16,476 |
| $110K+ | $17,550 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $25,930 |
| Tuition in-state | $25,930 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,930 |
| Fee in-district | $1,200 |
| Fee in-state | $1,200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,200 |
Room and board costs
| Meal charge | $1,150 |
|---|
Villa Maria College majors
Villa Maria College has granted 62 bachelor's degrees across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Villa Maria College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 21 | |
| Interior Design | 3 | 11 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 11 | |
| Graphic Design | 2 | 7 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | 4 |
| Music Management | 5 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 4 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 4 | |
| Photography | 2 | 2 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | |
| Psychology, General | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 28 | 62 |
Villa Maria College has a graduation rate of 30%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 30% | 32% | 29% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Villa Maria College has published 57 scientific papers with 128 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, History, Psychology, Philosophy, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 6 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 6 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 | 6 |
| 2003 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 0 | 6 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 | 7 |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 |
General info
| Alternative names | Villa |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 101 |
| 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 |