College Profile
Medaille College is a dynamic, four-year college committed to serving the higher education needs of Western and Central New York, and Southern Ontario.
As a private, nonsectarian, co-educational institution with a strong liberal arts foundation, Medaille is known for its flexible delivery systems, offering master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees through day, evening, and weekend programs.
At the undergraduate and graduate levels, faculty promote an atmosphere of hands-on learning, real-world experience, and innovation. Faculty members have been awarded major research grants through such organizations as the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health. Medaille has been committed to bringing experienced faculty and staff on board for fast-growing degree programs and student support services.
The College is located within the historic Olmsted Crescent in the heart of Buffalo, New York, with branch campuses in Amherst and Rochester. Strategically located in a thriving cultural corridor well known for its enviable and diverse quality of life, Medaille melds historic roots dating to 1875 with a 21st century philosophy of student-centered education. The College is governed by a 15-member board of trustees.
In addition, the College boasts a vibrant student life, offering extracurricular activities, co-curricular programs, and opportunities for community involvement. A member of the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference, Medaille fields NCAA Division III athletic teams for men and women.
Enrollment
(Fall 2009)
Total full-time enrollment: 2629
Total part time enrollment: 241
Total full time undergraduate: 1679
Total part time undergraduate: 74
Total full time graduate: 950
Total part time graduate: 74
Resident students: 420
Average class size: 14
Undergraduate students to faculty ratio: 15:1 %
traditional (day college less than 24 years old): 74% (percentage of all undergraduates); 44% (percentage of all students)
