Trocaire College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Trocaire College is a private two-year college in Buffalo, New York, enrolling about 984 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $16,636 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $20,640. Student demographics in federal data include White (47.3%) and Black or African American (35.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $20,640
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,636 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 97.49% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 984 42.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 30.86%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 43.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 20.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 17.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,314
- Applicants (IPEDS): 206
- Room & Board: $16,000 annual estimate
Trocaire College: what the data shows
Common questions about Trocaire College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Trocaire College?
Trocaire College is located in Buffalo, NY (ZIP 14220-2094).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Trocaire College public or private?
Trocaire College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Trocaire College cost?
Published tuition: $20,640.
Average net price after aid: $16,636.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,951 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,543 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,975 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,777 |
| $110,001+ | $28,534 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $82,560.
How hard is it to get into Trocaire College?
Admission rate: 97.49%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Trocaire College?
Total enrollment: 984 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,314 students.
About 43% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Trocaire College?
150%-time completion rate: 30.86%.
What do graduates of Trocaire College earn?
Median earnings: $56,726 six years after entry; $55,318 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,000.
50.27% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Trocaire College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (226 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (28 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (20 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (16 completions)
- 05.1091 (14 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (7 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (5 completions)
- General Studies (1 completions)
- Operations Management and Supervision (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Trocaire College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 97.49%; completion rate 30.86%; median earnings $55,318 at 10 years; net price $16,636. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$20,640
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Trocaire College was $20,640.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,636
2024 Value
In 2024 Trocaire College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,636.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$66,544 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,636 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$82,560 4-Year Tuition
$16,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$38,640 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$154,560 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Trocaire College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
50.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70.92% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Trocaire College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Trocaire College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $15,300 | $15,300 | $18,159 |
| 2014 | $15,820 | $15,820 | $13,095 |
| 2015 | $16,290 | $16,290 | $14,116 |
| 2016 | $16,770 | $16,770 | $13,360 |
| 2017 | $17,110 | $17,110 | $13,508 |
| 2018 | $17,650 | $17,650 | $13,770 |
| 2019 | $18,340 | $18,340 | $15,485 |
| 2020 | $18,340 | $18,340 | $15,451 |
| 2021 | $18,700 | $18,700 | $14,145 |
| 2022 | $19,250 | $19,250 | $17,692 |
| 2023 | $19,820 | $19,820 | $21,236 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
97.49% Acceptance Rate
206 Total Applicants
171 Students Admitted
65 First-Time Students Enrolled
38.01% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Trocaire College reported total enrollment of about 984 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 13% male and 87% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.3%), Black or African American (35.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). About 50.27% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
42.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Trocaire College in 2024 is 984 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,314 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 47.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
30.86% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Trocaire College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 14% male / 86% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 10% male / 90% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Trocaire College.
Return on Investment
$20,000 Median Student Debt
$55,318 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.15% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
731.30% Return on Investment
3.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Trocaire College.
Top Programs by Completions
9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 226 completions
2. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 28 completions
3. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 20 completions
4. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 16 completions
5. 05.1091: 14 completions
6. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 7 completions
7. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 5 completions
8. General Studies: 1 completions
9. Operations Management and Supervision: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Trocaire College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Trocaire College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Trocaire College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 17.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,540
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,016
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Trocaire College is a private non-profit institution located in Buffalo, NY, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 984 students. Student body composition includes White (47.3%), Black or African American (35.6%), Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). The admission rate is 97.49%. The 150%-time completion rate is 30.86%. Approximately 50.27% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
Buffalo, NY 14220-2094
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 30.86% graduation rate at Trocaire College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Trocaire College located?
Trocaire College is located in Buffalo, NY.
What is Trocaire College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Trocaire College is 97.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 206 applicants and 171 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Trocaire College cost?
Reported tuition is $20,640 and average net price is $16,636 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Trocaire College?
Trocaire College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,314 students, White (47.3%), Black or African American (35.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Trocaire College?
About 43.3% of students at Trocaire College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Trocaire College earn?
Median earnings are $56,726 six years after entry and $55,318 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Trocaire College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 30.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Trocaire College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,000.
Is Trocaire College public or private?
Trocaire College is a private nonprofit institution located in Buffalo, NY.
Is Trocaire College an HBCU?
No. Trocaire College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Trocaire College a tribal college?
No. Trocaire College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Trocaire College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Trocaire College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.6%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- Buffalo, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.