D
Below Average
Score: 43/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
20/100 · earnings-weighted

Villa Maria College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Buffalo, New York 14225
Villa Maria College campus, Buffalo, NY
Villa Maria College campus, Buffalo, NY. Photo: Andre Carrotflower, 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: 31%
Outcomes
C
54/100
Affordability
D
37/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
13/100

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

545
Total Enrollment
31%
Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
9.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
87%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$38,857
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,635
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,250
Median debt at graduation
31.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
64.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 55% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 4th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused 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 Villa Maria 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
Design and Applied Arts—$48,379-6%#196 of 299#220—
Graphic Communications—$35,482-18%#45 of 59#50—

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

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  • Avg home value near campus: $238,059
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,479/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 14211 (8.0% cap, Buffalo)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $27,530 $27,530

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
58%
Receive Pell Grants
44%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

545
Total Students
52%
Women
79%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 43%
Hispanic 7%
Black 36%
Asian 5%
Two or More 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 65%
Hybrid (Some Online) 35%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 79%
25-64 (Adult) 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Villa Maria College?
Villa Maria College has an acceptance rate of 87%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Villa Maria College?
Tuition at Villa Maria College is $27,530 for in-state students and $27,530 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Villa Maria College?
The graduation rate at Villa Maria College is 31%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Villa Maria College a good school?
Villa Maria 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 Villa Maria College?
Villa Maria College has a total enrollment of 545 students. Most students (79%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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