The Best Buffalo Private Colleges

Buffalo, New York area Colleges

There are 3 ranked private colleges within the Buffalo city limits and 5 private colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 12,051 students. If you're looking for a large school, Niagara University enrolls the most students with 1,727 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Houghton College offers the lowest tuition for private colleges in the Buffalo area at $16,690 per year.

The top rated private college in the area is Canisius College which is ranked #389 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

The Buffalo area is home to popular nationally ranked private institutions like Canisius College, Houghton College and Niagara University.
Buffalo, NY within 50 miles Private 4 year 2 year

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Canisius College
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Buffalo, NY

Canisius College

Private 4 Year

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#40 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,545enrollment
  • $19,321net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1320SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

2 miles from Buffalo

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Houghton College
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Houghton, NY

Houghton College

Private 4 Year

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#43 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,014enrollment
  • $22,358net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1390SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

48 miles from Buffalo

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Niagara University
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Niagara University, NY

Niagara University

Private 4 Year

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#47 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 4,221enrollment
  • $17,495net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1240SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

19 miles from Buffalo

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D'Youville College
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Buffalo, NY

D'Youville College

Private 4 Year

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#51 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,544enrollment
  • $20,268net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 885-1190SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.68Avg GPA

2 miles from Buffalo

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Medaille College
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Buffalo, NY
 

Medaille College

Private 4 Year

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#59 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,727enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 930-1140SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.14Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

3 miles from Buffalo

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