Trocaire College

What is the history of Trocaire College?

Trocaire College is a private college in Buffalo, New York, founded in 1958 by the Sisters of Mercy. It began as an institution serving women in the religious community, later broadened its enrollment, and adopted the Trocaire name.

Its history helps explain its present emphasis on health care education and service. Today, Trocaire offers career-focused programs beyond its original purpose, including programs in health care, business, and technology. Prospective students should evaluate the current program and credential they want rather than assume that the college's original academic focus describes every option now offered.

What are the faculties and departments at Trocaire College?

Trocaire College organizes its academic offerings around career-oriented fields rather than a large collection of liberal arts schools. Its programs include nursing, allied health, health information and administration, business, and technology, with credentials that vary by program.

Examples include registered nursing, radiologic technology, surgical technology, and health care management. Students comparing programs should check the current catalog for the exact credential, required courses, clinical or laboratory hours, and whether the program is offered at their intended location. Admission to the college and admission to a capacity-limited health program may involve different requirements.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 9 to 1. That institution-wide ratio is not a promise about the size of a particular lecture, lab, or clinical group.

What is the location of Trocaire College?

Trocaire College is based in Buffalo, New York, with its main campus on Choate Avenue in the city's south side. Its Buffalo location makes commuting and travel to clinical placements practical considerations for many students.

Trocaire has also used a Transit Road location in the Buffalo area for academic offerings. Applicants should confirm where their specific classes, labs, and required clinical experiences take place before choosing a schedule: a program's activities need not all occur at the main campus. Buffalo-area public transportation serves parts of the region, but travel times and access depend on the destination and class hours. Buffalo Niagara International Airport is the region's principal airport.

What is the mission and vision of Trocaire College?

Trocaire College describes its educational mission in the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, emphasizing career preparation, service, and respect for others. Its Catholic heritage is part of its institutional identity; applicants should distinguish that identity from the academic and licensing requirements of the program they plan to enter.

The college's stated priorities are relevant to students considering health professions, where patient-centered practice and professional responsibility are central themes. A mission statement expresses what the institution seeks to do, however, and should not be treated as independent evidence of an individual student's educational or employment outcome.