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Buffalo Seminary

205 Bidwell Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14222 -

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Founded in 1851, Buffalo Seminary is a small, selective, independent, college preparatory girls' residential and day school. Buffalo Seminary is dedicated to being a school where integrity, honesty, tolerance, and concern for others are dominant forces. Through implementation of a one-to-one laptop program, we’re providing our students an interactive environment where technology is embedded into everyday life. At Sem, we dare girls to discover and develop new ideas, interests, and passions. By providing an all-girl education, we set the stage to transform girls into confident young women ready to lead in any capacity.
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Buffalo Seminary

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Overview:
School Focus	College Preparatory	College Preparatory
Grades Offered	9-12	9-12
School Type	All-girls	Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students	No	No
Religious Affiliation	Non-denominational	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1851	1900
Campus Size	1 acres	150 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	161 students	297 students
Percent Students of Color	20%	18%
Percent International Students	6%	16%
Percent Students Boarding	6%	72%
Average SAT Score	1757	*National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year	No	No

Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes	No	No
Classroom Dress Code	Casual	Formal
Average Class Size	n/a	12 *National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered	15	14
ESL Courses Offered	Yes	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	59%	60%
Summer Program Offered	No	Yes

Finances
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$32,500	$38,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$14,925	$21,990
Percent Students on Financial Aid	40%	30%
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Admission
Application Deadline	None / Rolling	Jan. 15
SSAT Required	No	Yes
Acceptance Rate	80%	60%
Director of Admissions	Carrie Auwarter
Associate Director of Admissions	Amy Popadick

Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses

College Matriculation:
Year: -	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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At Buffalo Seminary, we are dedicated to providing a superior education for young women within in a vigorous and participatory environment which emphasizes development of character, intellectual independence, creativity, service, and leadership for life. The curriculum at Buffalo Seminary is designed to develop students intellectually, widen their perspectives, and strengthen their confidence.
There is also a strong emphasis placed on leadership outside of the classroom at Sem. Students are encouraged to recognize that every area of culture and athletics is accessible and to pursue opportunities in those areas as well as academics.
In addition, it is our mission to make students proud of their ability to shape their society, rather than be controlled by it. Buffalo Seminary fosters in its young women strong convictions and the ability to stand — alone if necessary — for what they believe is right. These are the women of the 21st century.
School accreditations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, New York State Association of Independent Schools, and New York Department of Education. Also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
School accreditations: National Association of Independent Schools, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, New York State Association of Independent Schools, New York Department of Education
Profile last updated: 11/19/2008