Medaille University
Buffalo, NY
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,276
Graduate Enrollment: 521
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 69.99%
Male/Female: 28% / 72% (2017)
First generation college students: 39.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 8.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2015)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 49.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 29.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 22.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 16.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 63.6%
Black: 22.3%
Hispanic: 5.1%
Asian: 2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 4.9%
Black: 22.3%
Hispanic: 5.1%
Asian: 2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.8%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 4.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $38,895
In-State tuition: $33,250Out-of-State tuition: $33,250
Estimated books and supplies: $1,159 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,159 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,013 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,159 (2022)
Average Family Income: $52,515 (2017)
Median Family Income: $31,325 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 53.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 62.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $23,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $244 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,063 |
| $30k-48k | $14,809 |
| $48k-75k | $17,279 |
| $75k-110k | $17,204 |
| $110k+ | $16,524 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 32%6-year graduation rate: 41%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $23,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,727 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 56.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 61.9% (2017) |
| @5 year | 79.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 33.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 42.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $34,402 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $38,705 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 93 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 24 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 76 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 6 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 54 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 105 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 10 | $50,985 ($4,249) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 12 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 14 | $47,323 ($3,944) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 48 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 43 | $42,303 ($3,525) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 19 | $22,228 | $227 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 18 | $26,500 | $217 | $29,446 ($2,454) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 33 | $23,467 | $246 | $28,532 ($2,378) | $39,678 ($3,307) |
| Master's Degree | Psychology, General. | 26 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 11 | $25,875 | $236 | $34,363 ($2,864) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Homeland Security. | 8 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $49,500Full time faculty: 30%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $1,988,890 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $2,323,787 (2022)