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.
See For Yourself.
College isn’t about having it all figured out.
It’s about inventing who you’re going to become.
Bieler Center.
The Scott Bieler Center for Academic Excellence is now open! Visit campus to tour this state-of-the-art space that facilitates student success.
Transfer to Villa.
Transfer up to 90 credits for a bachelor’s degree and 45 credits for an associates, plus generous financial aid, and more.
Women’s Flag Football.
We’re recruiting female student-athletes now for WNY’s
first inter-collegiate flag football team.
Criminal Justice.
Ready to create change in your community?
Study Criminal Justice at Villa Maria College.
The IMIT.
A comprehensive, state-of-the art facility with advanced technology and physical therapy equipment to provide treatment and care for individuals suffering from chronic pain.
CSI.
From the crime scene to the courtroom, you’ll learn everything you need to solve the case and bring the perpetrator to justice.
Who we are.
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.
Why Villa?
87
Job Placement after Graduation
12,355
Graduating Students
22
Bachelor Degree Options
Recent News.
Villa Maria College Launches New Crime Scene Investigation Program, Expanding Career Pathways in Criminal Justice
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 in a field…
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How to Decide Between Two Majors
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Join the family.
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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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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
Why yes, we ARE still posting graduation photos. 👩🏽🎓 The end is in sight, though. Maybe. We`ll see.
Before school was out for the summer, we had Gianna hit the streets to ask some pressing questions around Villa…
In Villa’s Photography program, you’ll learn studio lighting skills, darkroom techniques, and control of all camera formats including large format, medium format, 35mm and digital. We are continuously impressed with the photos are students create!
Photography Student: Zilkia Figueroa
You can go to college wherever you want, but we highly recommend a school where the faculty & staff are this happy for you on your graduation day. 🥹 (It`s Villa...come to Villa.)
See all the photos from Commencement 2025 at the linkin.bio.
