Villa Maria College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Buffalo, New York with 603 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, costs an average of $12,863 a year after grants and graduates 32% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Villa Maria College acceptance rate and admissions
Villa Maria College admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Villa Maria College application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Villa Maria College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Villa Maria College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $28,670 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $10,320 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $33,543 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $12,863 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $12,863 a year after grants and scholarships, $20,680 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Villa Maria College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Villa Maria College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 32% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $38,993 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $23,090 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 59% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Villa Maria College majors and what graduates earn
Villa Maria College awarded bachelor's degrees in 10 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from graphic and industrial design ($48,379).
All 10 majors at Villa Maria College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic and industrial design | 12 | n/a | $48,379 | n/a |
| Graphic Communications | 10 | n/a | $35,482 | n/a |
| Psychology | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Computer engineering | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Arts management | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Radio, TV and digital media | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Film and photography | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at Villa Maria College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 18 | $40,906 | $46,147 | $20,000 |
Students and location
- 603 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 52% women, 48% men
- 10 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Villa Maria College?
Villa Maria College admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Villa Maria College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $28,670. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $12,863 a year in 2024-25.
Is Villa Maria College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Villa Maria College reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Villa Maria College?
32% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Villa Maria College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $38,993 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.