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.
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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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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!
8-year-old Alex probably never imagined he’d be the one MAKING video games, but look at him now!
Our Game Design program allows you to create a world of your own and invite others to play along – challenging you to power up your creativity and open doors to strengths you didn’t know you had.
Got a minute? Come along with Deja for a Campus Tour, highlighting some of our favorite locations around the school!
That pre-stage walk energy 👌🏽
Relive the day at the linkin.bio.
Photographers belong at Villa. Our Photography program aims to develop both studio skills and artistic expression.
After just one year at Villa, Amilkar has had a taste of the technical skills, critical analysis, and creative freedom involved in our photography program. 📸
We`re about to spam you with Commencement pics & we`re not even going to pretend to be sorry about it. 💁🏽♀️ First up - the hooding ceremony.
🎓 Relive the day at the linkin.bio!
Snippets from SKALD 📖 Yet another award-winning publication created by a Villa student. 🏆 Digital renderings, photos, character design, film stills, poetry & more, all combined with `red reveal.` 🟥 If you can`t get your hands on a physical copy, check it out at villa.edu/skald.
Viking Fest 2025 💃🏽 Our first Silent Disco, henna tattoos, games, crafts & grilled cheese 🥪 The perfect end to the Spring 2025 semester.
Winners of the Spring 2025 Photo Contest ✨
🥇 Samantha Ramos
🥈 Nicholas LeBarron
🥉 Amilkar Aponte
