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There’s a path—or maybe even a few paths—that are right for you at Villa. To find yours, start by exploring our diverse mix of 22 degree programs that span three departments: art, liberal arts and professional studies, and music. Our 8:1 student to faculty ratio means our students receive individualized attention that helps them cultivate their unique skill set.

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Villa Maria College is a diverse and inclusive community where students are defined by their potential, not their financial status. At Villa, students learn the skills that are necessary to do well in the classroom, pass on the College’s long-held values and ideals of doing good in the world, and lend all the support we can to turn aspirations into realities, potential into promise.

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July 7, 2025 in Admissions

What to Know Before Starting College in Buffalo

Buffalo is growing and changing thanks to new people, new energy, and new opportunities around every corner. Whether you’ve lived nearby your whole life or are arriving from out of…
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June 25, 2025 in Commencement

Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Student Award Winners Named

Congratulations to Daniella Herman and Onji Brown! Each year at Commencement, the College recognizes two students who excel in academics, leadership, service, and school spirit — the Blessed Mary Angela Award…
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June 23, 2025 in Choosing College/Major

Why Choose Villa Maria College

Choosing the right college is one of your biggest decisions in high school. It’s about more than just picking a major; it’s also about finding a place that supports your…
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June 18, 2025 in Academics

Villa Maria College Launches New Crime Scene Investigation Program, Expanding Career Pathways in Criminal Justice

Buffalo, NY – Villa Maria College has announced the launch of its newest academic program: Crime Scene Investigation (CSI). This innovative program is designed to prepare students for dynamic careers…
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There’s a lot of pressure to know what’s next. We’re here to say, it’s OK if you’re still figuring it out. In fact, it’s great. Villa is a place where that kind of continual discovery is prized. Because going to college isn’t about having it all figured it out. It’s about inventing who you’re going to become. You’ll see.

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Do you play video games? Ever want to DESIGN them? With our Game Design program, you’ll be coding, modeling, and building entire games in no time!

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Check out our recording studio, available to students here at Villa Maria! Perfect for recording & mixing 🎶🎸

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Some of our stellar students have passed the phone to someone who should check out Villa Maria... that’s you!

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The chaos continues! Gianna surprised several students with some hard hitting questions about their college and classes...

Part 3 coming soon 👀

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Have a passion for sports? Want to turn it into a career? Brianna is one of several students who have taken full advantage of our Sport Management program. She hopes to work with the NFL or MLB one day!

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Villa Maria College is closed today, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Normal business operations will resume on Monday, June 23, at 7:30 AM.

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Let your dreams run wild with the help of our award winning staff and state of the art technology!

Patience has always been a fan of animation, now she’s pursuing her passion to be a part of her favorite studios.

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Our Physical Therapist Assistant Major is immersive with the human body – Deja is excited to educate others about it thanks to her hands on experience!

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There’s too many reasons to count, but if we had to choose a few of our favorite things about Villa…

-8:1 Faculty Ratio – so you get individualized attention, rather than being a number!
-22 Diverse Majors – especially in creative fields – that aren’t offered at many other schools!
-Clubs, Sports, & Unique Classes help you find friends with similar interests!

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