D
Below Average
Score: 43/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
58/100 · earnings-weighted

Trocaire College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Buffalo, New York 14220
Trocaire College campus, Buffalo, NY
Trocaire College campus, Buffalo, NY. Photo: EmilyBurns, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 19%
Outcomes
C
45/100
Affordability
D
41/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
C
52/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,104
Total Enrollment
19%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
83%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Trocaire College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$55,318
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$56,726
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,000
Median debt at graduation
30.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
50.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 74th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Trocaire College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$90,798+2%#349 of 966#537—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Trocaire College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $234,243
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,251/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 14204 (8.7% cap, Buffalo)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $19,460 $19,460

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
79%
Receive Pell Grants
74%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,104
Total Students
84%
Women
31%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 47%
Hispanic 8%
Black 28%
Asian 4%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 50%
Hybrid (Some Online) 42%
Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 31%
25-64 (Adult) 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Trocaire College?
Trocaire College has an acceptance rate of 83%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Trocaire College?
Tuition at Trocaire College is $19,460 for in-state students and $19,460 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Trocaire College?
The graduation rate at Trocaire College is 19%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Trocaire College a good school?
Trocaire College has a Repit College Score of 43/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Trocaire College?
Trocaire College has a total enrollment of 1,104 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology