Villa Maria College, where learning real-world skills is so considered vital that off-campus internships are a graduation requirement, has joined SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards. The Villa curriculum gives students the ability to test the waters of their chosen field in a real-life work setting after a process where student talents are evaluated and then matched with The College's network of partners.

Villa's unusual 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows every student to receive an individualized education. Offering 18 academic programs leading to bachelors and associates degrees, The College prepares its 500+ undergraduates for careers in such "hot" fields the include animation, computer software development, digital filmmaking, fine arts, game design, graphic design, music, occupational therapy and physical therapy.

Determined students can complete a bachelors degree in three years. Villa's "Achieve" program caters to students with learning differences. The College offers 20 clubs and organizations as well as eight varsity sports teams..

With core values that include respect for human dignity, compassion, transformation, solidarity with the poor and justice and peace, Villa Maria is a member of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities. 94 Catholic colleges and 30 New York State private colleges now participate in the SAGE Consortium.