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Buffalo Seminary
205 Bidwell Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14222 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 716-885-6780
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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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
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School Notes:
  • 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
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