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 largest construction project in College history is complete! Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on April 2.
Certificate Programs.
Advance your career & work with local pros with these professionally designed & delivered courses.
Viking Ride by Lyft.
Providing students with a new mobility resource for improved, reliable transportation to & from campus.
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 state-of-the art facility with advanced technology and physical therapy equipment.
Commencement.
Join us for our 60th Commencement ceremony on May 17 as we celebrate the Class of 2025.
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 Partners with Senator Sean Ryan’s Office to Commemorate Juneteenth
Today, June 10, 2025, New York State Senator Sean Ryan announced that he is sponsoring a screening of And A Shot Rang Out, a documentary about Buffalo’s connection to the…
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How to Choose a College Major
High school comes with a lot of pressures, and one of the biggest is figuring out what you want to do after graduation. For many students, that means heading to…
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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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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.
While our Criminal Justice major is new, it came in with a bang.
Gianna is preparing for a variety of career options in the field of criminal justice, where she can build strong relationships in the community and make positive change in the world.
Hard classes. Late nights. Lost minds. All for this moment right here. 🥲 You did it, Vikings!
See all the photos from Commencement 2025 at the linkin.bio.
Villa’s CIDA-accredited Interior Design program goes beyond decorating. Our students have a deep understanding of physical location and social context of homes, workplaces, hospitality, and more!
