Medaille University

Medaille College Overview

Medaille College is a private, nonprofit school in the city of Buffalo, New York. Medaille College was founded in 1875 and the school currently enrolls around 2,383 students per year, which includes 1,803 undergraduate students. Medaille College ensures housing for up to 526 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 20% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 1, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Medaille College!

Are you interested in music or performing? At Medaille College you can perform with one of the university's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Medaille College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Medaille College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Medaille College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Medaille College on the Student Life page.

2022 Medaille College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	54%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	86%
Tuition	$33,000
Percent of Need Met	38%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$14,132

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Is Medaille College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how competitive a university is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what Medaille College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Medaille College Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Medaille College. Around 54% of applicants get into Medaille College each year. Out of 1,505 applications received in 2022, 817 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Medaille College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 65% of students who start at Medaille College return the next year. Around 50% of students who started at Medaille College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Medaille College Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Medaille College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Medaille College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Medaille College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Medaille College's endowment was valued at $1.2 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Medaille College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Medaille College meets 38% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Medaille College full-time are awarded $14,132 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Medaille College.

Based on this information, does Medaille College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Medaille College a good school for you?

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Where is Medaille College?

Medaille College is located in the urban setting of Buffalo, New York, in the suburbs of Buffal and Niagara.

If you want to see Medaille College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Route 33 to Buffalo, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Buffalo-Niagara International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Medaille College and Buffalo are like without leaving home.

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