Type Private Affiliation Roman Catholic Acceptance rate 79.8% (2014) Phone +1 716-896-0700 | Established 1961 (1961) Undergraduate tuition and fees 19,170 USD (2015) Total enrollment 457 (2011) | |
President Sister Marcella Marie Garus, CSSF Vice-president Michael Eadie, Business Affairs (interim)
Brian Emerson, Enrollment Management and Student Services
Dr. Matthew Giordano, Academic Affairs
Thomas P. Honan, Development
SM Louis Rutowicz, Mission Location Buffalo, New York, United States of America Address 240 Pine Ridge Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225, USA Similar Trocaire College, Medaille College, Daemen College, D'Youville College, Bryant and Stratton College Profiles | ||
Villa maria college
Villa Maria College is a small, private, Roman Catholic liberal arts college in Buffalo, New York within the Diocese of Buffalo. It was founded in 1961 by the Felician Sisters, and is sponsored by the Our Lady of Hope Province of North America Villa Maria College provides students with the premiere student-centered experience in Western New York where enrolled students learn and grow within a diverse population, and a culture that lives the values of truth, charity, and unity.
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Academics
Villa Maria offers bachelor's and associate degrees in the arts, sciences, and business. Programs include: Animation, Business Administration, Creative Writing & Literature, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Fine Arts, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Music, Music Industry, Natural Science, Photography, and Physical Therapist Assistant.
History
The College was initially a teacher-training center for sisters in the education apostolate and was established as an affiliate of the Catholic University of America. In 1961, a provisional charter was secured from the Board of Regents of the State of New York to grant Associate in Arts and Associate in Applied Science degrees to women religious.
Major Milestones
New Visionary Plan
Recognizing that students are entering college with varying levels of preparation and academic, professional, and social experiences, Villa implemented a new visionary plan to address these issues, and find a sustainable path forward in the changing higher education landscape. Building on and introducing initiatives that meet students at their skill level, the new initiative aims to provide them with the support and tools to succeed while they are enrolled, and the skills needed after graduation. On June 19, 2014 the college board of trustees approved the implementation of the plan.
The plan also calls for the college to deliver new student life experiences, including athletics and possibly on campus housing.
Felician Hall
Converted from an infirmary to a mixed-use building including classrooms and administration offices in 2013, the building houses a number of different departments. The Physical Therapist Assistant program, Office of Development, Office of Admission, Office of Communications, and the Archives are currently housed in the building along with a number of faculty offices.
The Paul William Beltz Family Art Gallery
The Paul William Beltz Family Art Gallery is located on the ground floor of the main building on campus. It gives students a professional space to display and share their work on campus. The gallery features exhibitions from students, faculty, as well as local and regional artists.