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Trocaire College

Trocaire College

Buffalo, NY · City · 984 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Trocaire College in Buffalo, New York, is a private Catholic institution best known for its career-oriented healthcare and professional degree programs. Grounded in the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, the college's strongest academic offerings include its highly regarded nursing degrees, radiologic technology, diagnostic medical sonography, and expanding fields like cybersecurity. The student experience caters heavily to commuters, adult learners, and career-changers who benefit from small class sizes, flexible scheduling, and practical, hands-on training. Distinctively, Trocaire’s close integration with regional healthcare networks—such as Catholic Health—provides students with rich clinical placements and direct pathways into Western New York's medical workforce.


Wikipedia:Trocaire College is a private Catholic college in Buffalo, New York, United States. Founded in 1958 by the Sisters of Mercy, Trocaire College offers degrees in healthcare, business, and technology. It has an extension site in Williamsville, New York. Total enrollment across both locations is approximately 1,300 students.

Location
Buffalo, NY, 14220-2094 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
BUF · Buffalo
8 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$29,845
Avg net price
$16,636
Tuition
$20,640
Books & supplies
$2,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,951
$30–48k
$13,543
$48–75k
$17,975
$75–110k
$22,777
$110k+
$28,534
Admissions
Admit rate
97%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
24%
Transfer-out rate
31%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
38%
Transferred
39%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
22%
Median earnings (6yr)
$56,726
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,318
Median debt
$20,000
Monthly loan payment
$212
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,987$25,711
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,750
Student Body
Men 13%Women 87%
9
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
50%
First-generation
43%
Median family income
$28,328
Independent students
56%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
57%
Race & ethnicity
White
47%
Hispanic
7%
Black
36%
Asian
4%
Two or more
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$56,726
10 years after entry
$55,318
Health and Medical Administrative Services8
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing6
Medical Illustration and Informatics3
Business Administration, Management and Operations1
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Institutional
Endowment
$38M
Classification
Special Focus (Technology)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
17%
Avg faculty salary
$8,540/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,016
Federal loan rate
71%

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