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Villa Maria College

#1534 in US ranking Buffalo, NY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$33,543
Tuition & fees
$28,670
Avg. aid
$18,596
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
87%
Avg. SAT
955

Outcomes

Graduation rate
31%
Median salary
$31,162
1 yr after graduation

What does Villa Maria College offer in terms of athletics?

Villa Maria College lists basketball, cross-country running, and soccer among its athletic offerings. Applicants hoping to compete should distinguish a team roster from club, intramural, or informal recreation and check the current season's team and eligibility information.

A prospective athlete should ask the athletics staff which teams are actively competing, their schedules and association affiliations, and how tryouts or recruitment work. Participation, roster space, and athletic financial assistance should not be assumed from admission to the college.

What student groups and Associations are available at Villa Maria College?

Villa Maria College lists student organizations that reflect its interests in arts, games, and performance. Examples include Animation Club, Tabletop Roleplaying Club, Gamers Guild, IN Club, and Drama Appreciation Club.

The college also reports a student-run newspaper and opportunities in theater and choral activities. Clubs can change as student leadership and participation change, so a student interested in a particular group should check its current meeting schedule. Joining an existing organization and helping organize an activity are different ways to participate; the student-activities office can explain the rules for each.

Who studies at Villa Maria College?

Villa Maria College enrolled 611 students in the reported institutional snapshot. Its student body is strongly tied to New York: about 98% of students were state residents, while about 1% came from other U.S. states and about 1% from abroad.

The college reported 209 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 48 transfer-in students. Students ages 18-21 made up a substantial share of enrollment, but the age distribution also included adult learners. These figures describe who enrolled in a particular reporting period; they do not establish what any individual student's experience will be.

Reported counts included 267 White students, 212 Black students, 43 students identifying with two or more races, 35 Hispanic or Latino students, and 18 Asian students. Demographic categories and reporting periods matter when comparing institutions, and a headcount should not be treated as a description of every student's identity or campus experience.

How does student life look like at Villa Maria College?

Student life at Villa Maria College is shaped by a relatively small enrollment and a predominantly in-state student body. Students may encounter classmates through courses, student activities, arts events, and shared academic spaces, while those traveling to campus must fit involvement around their commute.

The college reports personal or psychological counseling and a veterans affairs office, alongside academic and career support. New students should identify how to access those services early, particularly if they are balancing classes with work or family responsibilities. For a commuter, the timing of club meetings, performances, and advising appointments may matter as much as the number of activities offered.

What libraries are available to students at Villa Maria College?

Villa Maria College identifies the Scott Bieler Center for Academic Excellence as its main library and academic-resource location. Students should use it as a starting point for research materials, study space, and assistance with academic work.

For a research-intensive assignment, the practical questions are how to reach librarians, access electronic journals and databases away from campus, and obtain materials the college does not hold. Library hours and access arrangements may differ from general campus hours, so commuters and students planning evening study should check the current schedule.

Villa Maria College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

611

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

191

Total staff

29 full time, 101 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Villa Maria College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 611

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 534
Part-time: 77

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 106
Men: 85

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 35
Black or African American: 212
White: 267
American Indian or Alaska Native: 2
Asian: 18
Two or more races: 43
Unknown: 8

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Villa Maria College Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

Both––

Cross-country running

Both––

Soccer

Both––

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.