
Catholic college
Villa Maria College
- LocationBuffalo, NY
- Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 545 students
- SponsorFelician Sisters
- TraditionFranciscan
Villa Maria College in Buffalo, New York, is a Catholic, Franciscan college founded by the Felician Sisters. Its Campus Ministry lists Eucharistic liturgies, a Bible study, and a food pantry, and the Vice President for Mission leads mission integration. Service learning is required of baccalaureate students.
Mass, confession, and adoration
Confirm with the parish
Mass 1
- Monday11:15 AMCollege chapel · One-time liturgy on Monday, August 31, 2026 (Mass of the Holy Spirit), listed in the September 2026 newsletter.
Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.
Sources for these times (1)
- Mission Matters, September 2026 (Student Edition)villa.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/M-M-7-September-2026-Students.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Liturgy - Mass of the Holy Spirit 11:15-12:00pm”
Catholic churches nearby
- Saint John Gualbert Catholic Church — 0.3 mi · 83 Gualbert Avenue, Buffalo
- Queen of Martyrs Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 180 George Urban Boulevard, Buffalo
- Saint Andrew Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 30 Francis Avenue, Buffalo
- Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Church — 1.7 mi · 118 Schiller Street, Buffalo
- St. Adalbert's Basilica — 2.0 mi · 208 Stanislaus Street, Buffalo
- Saint Josaphat Catholic Church — 2.1 mi · 20 Peoria Avenue, Buffalo
Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.
Faith scorecard
Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.
Sacramental life
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Weekday Mass on campus during the academic year1–2 weekdays (Eucharistic liturgies are offered, and one weekday Mass is listed in the college chapel (Monday, August 31, 2026).)
Sources (1)
- Mission Matters, September 2026 (Student Edition)villa.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/M-M-7-September-2026-Students.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Liturgy - Mass of the Holy Spirit 11:15-12:00pm”
- Mission Matters, September 2026 (Student Edition)villa.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/M-M-7-September-2026-Students.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (Eucharistic liturgies are offered.)
Sources (2)
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Scripture Study Eucharistic Liturgies Spiritual Direction Food Pantry Retreats”
- Mission Matters, September 2026 (Student Edition)villa.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/M-M-7-September-2026-Students.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Liturgy - Mass of the Holy Spirit 11:15-12:00pm”
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Chapel open for prayer on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration1 to 5 times a week (1 weekly times documented: 1 Mass, 0 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
Theology and core curriculum
26 of 100 points on what we could document.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (The baccalaureate core requires a Religious Thought course (3 credits), chosen from Religious Studies courses or IDS 205 Crisis of Belief.)
Sources (1)
- 2026-2027 College Catalog | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VMC_Catalog_2026-2027-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Religious Thought - 3 credits Any Religious Studies (RST) course”
- 2026-2027 College Catalog | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VMC_Catalog_2026-2027-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (Religious Studies options include RST 310 Catholic/Franciscan Studies and cross-cultural courses such as RST 101. Catholic theology is one option among several.)
Sources (1)
- 2026-2027 College Catalog | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VMC_Catalog_2026-2027-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“General examination of Roman Catholic beliefs and practices.”
“a sampling of the world’s religious traditions including: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism”
- 2026-2027 College Catalog | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VMC_Catalog_2026-2027-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (Philosophy is one option within the 6-credit Humanities requirement (History, Language, Philosophy, Aesthetic Engagement, or English). No philosophy course is specifically required.)
Sources (1)
- 2026-2027 College Catalog | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VMC_Catalog_2026-2027-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Humanities - 6 credits Any History (HIS) course Any Language course Any Philosophy (PHI) course”
- 2026-2027 College Catalog | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VMC_Catalog_2026-2027-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Theology or religious studies major offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Campus culture and residence life
55 of 100 points on what we could document.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)One (1 professional campus ministry staff member is named (Vice President for Mission).)
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Vice President for Mission Dr. Don Monnin monnind@villa.edu 716.961.1840”
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Retreats are listed among campus ministry services, with no count of retreats given.)
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Scripture Study Eucharistic Liturgies Spiritual Direction Food Pantry Retreats”
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (One faith-formation group is listed: a Bible study run in the Campus Ministry office.)
Sources (1)
- Mission Matters, September 2026 (Student Edition)villa.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/M-M-7-September-2026-Students.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Campus Ministry office 11:15-12:15pm students”
- Mission Matters, September 2026 (Student Edition)villa.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/M-M-7-September-2026-Students.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (A Vice President for Mission leads the Mission Integration Committee.)
Sources (2)
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Vice President for Mission Dr. Don Monnin monnind@villa.edu 716.961.1840”
- Mission and Values | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/about-us/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Our Mission Integration Committee directs activities related to integrating the mission at the organizational level.”
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
Service and Catholic social teaching
100 of 100 points on what we could document.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service or volunteer centerYes (The Vice President for Mission supervises service learning, and the campus ministry food pantry is staffed and run on set hours.)
Sources (2)
- 2026-2027 College Catalog | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VMC_Catalog_2026-2027-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Vice President for Mission will supervise service learning”
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Sister Mary Josette Food Pantry is a major project sponsored by the Office of Mission and Campus Ministry.”
- 2026-2027 College Catalog | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VMC_Catalog_2026-2027-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumRequired of all students
Sources (1)
- 2026-2027 College Catalog | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VMC_Catalog_2026-2027-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“all students at Villa Maria College in baccalaureate programs must complete a minimum of two Service Learning experiences before they graduate.”
- 2026-2027 College Catalog | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VMC_Catalog_2026-2027-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Two programs are listed: the Sister Mary Josette Food Pantry (poverty) and the Mission of Mercy Soup Kitchen service trip.)
Sources (2)
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Sister Mary Josette Food Pantry is a major project sponsored by the Office of Mission and Campus Ministry.”
- Mission Matters, September 2026 (Student Edition)villa.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/M-M-7-September-2026-Students.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Mission of Mercy Soup Kitchen 9-12pm sign-up”
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Sister Mary Josette Food Pantry is a major project sponsored by the Office of Mission and Campus Ministry.”
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.
Strengths
- Service learning is required of all baccalaureate students, with two experiences before graduation.
Sources (2)
- 2026-2027 College Catalog | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VMC_Catalog_2026-2027-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“all students at Villa Maria College in baccalaureate programs must complete a minimum of two Service Learning experiences before they graduate.”
- Service Learning | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/academics/service-learning · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Service learning in the form of a fall or spring service day is required of all students in CORE 101 and CORE 401.”
- 2026-2027 College Catalog | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VMC_Catalog_2026-2027-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- A Vice President for Mission supervises service learning and leads a Mission Integration Committee.
Sources (2)
- 2026-2027 College Catalog | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VMC_Catalog_2026-2027-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Vice President for Mission will supervise service learning”
- Mission and Values | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/about-us/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Our Mission Integration Committee directs activities related to integrating the mission at the organizational level.”
- 2026-2027 College Catalog | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VMC_Catalog_2026-2027-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Campus Ministry runs a food pantry and sponsors service trips and a Community Day of Service.
Sources (3)
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Sister Mary Josette Food Pantry is a major project sponsored by the Office of Mission and Campus Ministry.”
- Mission Matters, September 2026 (Student Edition)villa.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/M-M-7-September-2026-Students.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Mission of Mercy Soup Kitchen 9-12pm sign-up”
- Mission Matters, October 2026 (Student Edition)villa.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/M-M-7-October-2026-Students.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Community Day of Service - over”
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
Concerns
- The liturgies listed are dated events in the monthly newsletter.
Sources (2)
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Scripture Study Eucharistic Liturgies Spiritual Direction Food Pantry Retreats”
- Mission Matters, September 2026 (Student Edition)villa.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/M-M-7-September-2026-Students.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Liturgy - Mass of the Holy Spirit 11:15-12:00pm”
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- The core requires one religious thought course. Philosophy is one humanities option, not a required course.
Sources (1)
- 2026-2027 College Catalog | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VMC_Catalog_2026-2027-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Religious Thought - 3 credits Any Religious Studies (RST) course”
“Humanities - 6 credits Any History (HIS) course Any Language course Any Philosophy (PHI) course”
- 2026-2027 College Catalog | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VMC_Catalog_2026-2027-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
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Campus ministry home
Campus Ministry (Office of Mission and Campus Ministry)
- Address: 240 Pine Ridge Road, Buffalo, NY 14225
- Location: On campus
- Facilities: college chapel
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Catholic clubs and student life
6 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 3 off campus
Other 1
- Lunch and visit to the Abbey of the GeneseeOff campusFriday, September 26, 2026, 12 to 3 p.m.Campus Ministry trip to the Abbey of the Genesee in Piffard, New York, with lunch.
Service 3
- Mission of Mercy Soup Kitchen service tripOff campusFriday, September 4, 2026, 9 a.m. to noonCampus Ministry service trip to a soup kitchen, with sign-up through the Vice President for Mission office.
- Community Day of ServiceOff campusOctober 2, 2026Campus-wide service day with over 200 participants at 16 sites.
- Sister Mary Josette Food PantryOn campusTuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 AM-3 PMCampus ministry food pantry in the lower level of the Music Building, serving the local community.
Faith formation 1
- Campus Ministry Bible studyOn campusMondays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (September 2026 dates)Bible study in the Campus Ministry office, open to students and staff.
Liturgy and prayer 1
- Campus liturgies in the college chapelOn campusDated events, e.g., Monday, August 31, 2026, 11:15 a.m.; Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 11:15 a.m.Liturgies listed in the monthly Mission Matters newsletter, including a Mass of the Holy Spirit and a liturgy for the Feast of Saint Francis.
Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.
Campus ministry
Sources (3)
- Campus Ministry | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/student-life/student-services/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Campus Ministry at Villa Maria College encourages and promotes the spiritual growth of all students, faculty and staff.”
“Scripture Study Eucharistic Liturgies Spiritual Direction Food Pantry Retreats”
“Campus Ministry at Villa Maria College encourages and promotes the spiritual growth of all students, faculty and staff.”
- Mission Matters, October 2026 (Student Edition)villa.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/M-M-7-October-2026-Students.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Francis of Assisi, 11:15 am in college chapel.”
- 2026-2027 College Catalog | Villa Maria Collegevilla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/VMC_Catalog_2026-2027-v2.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“The Campus Minister’s Office is located in the main building.”
“240 Pine Ridge Road Buffalo, New York 14225”
Reach out
Contact details for Dr. Don Monnin (Vice President for Mission) and 2 official social and news channels are available to signed-in users.
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.31%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.76%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.10 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$7,785
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 545 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 545 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $13,494 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $36,335 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $21,250 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 31% |
| First-year retention | 76% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $38,857 |
| Admission rate | 87% |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 65% |
Value index: 39 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Local Church
The Most Reverend Michael W. Fisher, Bishop of Buffalo
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: buffalodiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.
About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 197142
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask
- Is Villa Maria College a Catholic college?
- Yes. Villa Maria College is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Buffalo. Its sponsor is Felician Sisters.
- What is Villa Maria College’s Compass Score?
- 59 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
- Where is Mass celebrated at Villa Maria College?
- Mass is listed at College chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
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