Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Buffalo, New York |
| Online | medaille.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Medaille College is a private institution situated in Buffalo, New York, occupying an urban campus in the Parkside neighborhood near Delaware Park. The college, founded in 1875 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph as Mount Saint Joseph College, adopted its current name in 1968 and has since expanded to include an additional campus location in Rochester. The institution maintains a focus on career-oriented education, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with particular emphasis in veterinary technology, business, education, and psychology. Medaille operates primarily as a commuter college while maintaining several residence halls for students seeking on-campus housing, and its Buffalo campus features modern academic facilities integrated with historic buildings including the Main Building, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Medaille College is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Medaille College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#879 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#539 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#87 in Best Colleges in New York
#57 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#156 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 930/1140 |
| ACT | 17/21 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.14 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 |
| Other Fees | $1,000 |
| Room and Board | $14,000 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,194 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,388 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 41% |
| Health Professions | 18% |
| Education | 9% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192925 IPEDS survey data for Medaille College.
Current students may use the Medaille College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024