Buffalo Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Buffalo Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Buffalo, New York

There are at least 11 colleges in Buffalo, listed and described below. These schools represent 65,425 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 57,648 full-time students, and a reported 11,679 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University at Buffalo, Erie Community College, SUNY College at Buffalo and Canisius College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of New York Colleges.

Buffalo Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Continental School of Beauty Culture Buffalo
326 Kenmore Ave
Buffalo, New York 14223

Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 134 students, 130 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Placement assistance.

Erie Community College
121 Ellicott St
Buffalo, New York 14203

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, humanities, registered nursing, criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, dental hygienist, child care management.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 13,053 students, 10,553 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Villa Maria College Buffalo
240 Pine Ridge Rd
Buffalo, New York 14225-3999

Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: commercial art, physical therapist assistant, visual and performing arts, photo and film tech, teacher aide, liberal arts and sciences, business management, fine arts.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 455 students, 453 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Colleges in Buffalo with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Bryant and Stratton College-Buffalo
465 Main Street, Suite 400
Buffalo, New York 14203

Programs: medical assistant, business administration, computer and info science, human resources, criminal justice and administration, accounting, administrative assistant.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 614 students, 587 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Canisius College
2001 Main St
Buffalo, New York 14208-1098

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, business management, secondary teaching, psychology, sports and fitness management, marketing, special education, communication studies.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 4,984 students, 4,812 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,534 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-600. Math: 500-620.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

D'Youville College
320 Porter Ave
Buffalo, New York 14201-1084

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, registered nursing, physical therapy, physician assistant, business management, special education, occupational therapy.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 3,018 students, 2,898 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 478 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-530. Math: 450-550. Writing: 430-530.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Medaille College
18 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, New York 14214-2695

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education courses, business management, business, veterinary assistant, elementary school teaching, reading teaching, organizational behavior, psychology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 2,929 students, 3,043 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 420 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-510. Math: 400-490.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

National Tractor Trailer School Buffalo
175 Katherine St
Buffalo, New York 14210-2007

Programs: truck and bus driver.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 130 students, 76 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Notable: Placement assistance.

SUNY College at Buffalo
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, New York 14222

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: interdisciplinary studies, education courses, special ed, business management, criminal justice and safety, agricultural teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, art education.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 10,993 students, 9,635 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,700 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-530. Math: 460-550. Writing: 430-520.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Trocaire College
360 Choate Ave
Buffalo, New York 14220-2094

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, radiographer, surgical tech, massage therapy, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical records tech, computer networking.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 1,061 students, 791 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

University at Buffalo
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14214

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, communication studies, humanities, law, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, social work.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 28,054 students, 24,670 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 7,547 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-610. Math: 540-650.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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