Private Catholic junior college in Buffalo offering career-focused degrees in healthcare, business, and technology.
Trocaire offers certificate, associate, and bachelor's degree programs across five divisions: Allied Health and Professions, Technology Professions, The Catherine McAuley School of Nursing, Veterinary Sciences, and Arts and Sciences. The college is known for its oldest private Associate's Degree in Nursing program in western New York and emphasizes hands-on technical skills combined with theoretical education. Programs include diagnostic medical sonography, radiologic technology, surgical technology, cybersecurity, healthcare informatics, nursing, veterinary technology, and general studies, with workforce development courses available for skill advancement.
Trocaire operates two locations: the main campus at 360 Choate Avenue in Buffalo and an extension center (Trocaire Achievement Complex) at 6681 Transit Road in Williamsville. The college serves over 1,100 students and maintains a community-focused environment. Student life includes orientation, clubs and organizations, veterans engagement programs, wellness services, and academic support through the Palisano Learning Center. The college emphasizes a family-like atmosphere where faculty and staff actively support student success.
Trocaire welcomes students from multiple pathways: direct from high school, transfer students, military veterans, and career changers. The college offers an Instant Decision Day express admissions event and maintains an Educational Partner Network. Financial aid options include grants, scholarships, loans, work-study, and the Trocaire Opportunity Program (HEOP). Veterans benefits and the Career Pathways Training Program are available. The admissions office can be reached at info@trocaire.edu or 716.827.2545.
Trocaire graduates are highly sought by Buffalo-area employers. According to alumni surveys, 97% said their degree helped them get their job, 96% are employed in their field or continuing education within six months of graduation, and 97% were satisfied or extremely satisfied with their overall experience. The college generated $52.9M in direct and indirect economic impact to the Buffalo-Niagara region in 2019. Trocaire is ranked as the number one private school in Western New York for affordability and return on investment.