Medaille University: Review & Facts

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Medaille University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,730 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1875 and is one of the 9 schools and colleges located in Buffalo, New York.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Medaille University.

Majors
Offered

33

Medaille University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 33 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Veterinary, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Medaille University is relatively low at 66% (below New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

66%

Bad

The graduation rate at Medaille University is low - 38%.

Student to faculty ratio at Medaille University is pretty decent: 15:1. Find out more information about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - around $33,000 per year. The additional fees at Medaille University (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,000, which comes to a total of $34,000 annually.

Read the details about Medaille University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

69%

Doable

According to recent data, 1,689 applications were submitted and 1,162 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Medaille University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade

C

Unsafe

Medaille University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Medaille University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

Medaille University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 400 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Medaille University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Medaille University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Medaille University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Medaille University
18 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, New York
14214-2695, USA