Trocaire College

What Trocaire College does

Trocaire College is a private, career-oriented Catholic college founded in 1958 by the Sisters of Mercy and headquartered in Buffalo, New York. The institution operates as a separately governed nonprofit affiliated with its founding religious order; it does not have public shareholders or traded equity. The college currently enrolls approximately 1,100 students and is organized into five academic divisions—the Allied Health and Professions Division, the Technology Professions Division, the Catherine McAuley School of Nursing, the Veterinary Sciences program, and the Division of Arts and Sciences—alongside a Workforce Development unit offering non-credit continuing education. Programs span certificate through bachelor's degree levels with day, evening, weekend, and online delivery options, and the college maintains dual physical locations: a main campus at 360 Choate Avenue in South Buffalo (adjacent to Mercy Hospital) and an extension center at the Trocaire Achievement Complex at 6681 Transit Road in Williamsville.

The revenue model is a recurring tuition- and fee-based subscription combined with grant funding and non-credit workforce development income. Distribution relies on a direct enrollment model with rolling admissions, supported by an Educational Partner Network of healthcare and union employers—including Catholic Health, Kaleida Health, Elderwood, Horizon Health Services, McGuire Group, Brothers of Mercy, Excelsior Orthopedics, 1199 SEIU Funds, and NYS/CSEA—that supply tuition discounts, scholarships, clinical placements, and talent pipelines. Marketing operates through a multi-channel mix spanning the trocaire.edu website, Instagram, Facebook, on-campus Instant Decision Day events, and earned media. Technology infrastructure is limited to industry-standard third-party systems: Blackboard for learning management and ExamSoft for proctoring, with no proprietary platform.

The institution holds Middle States Commission on Higher Education institutional accreditation and is currently undergoing its 2027 self-study and reaccreditation. Its Veterinary Technology Program received initial AVMA accreditation in May 2026. Reported outcomes include an 89% graduate field-employment rate, 96% placement or continuing education rate, 97% student satisfaction, and a 10,000+ alumni network. The Board of Trustees approved the Strategic Plan 2025-2028 and announced a national presidential search in July 2026, initiating a leadership transition as the institution scales its veterinary sciences, technology, and workforce development lines.

Name

Trocaire College

Legal name

Trocaire College

Website

https://trocaire.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Trocaire College is a private Catholic career college founded in 1958 by the Sisters of Mercy in Buffalo, NY, enrolling 1,100+ students in certificate, associate, and bachelor's programs in healthcare, technology, veterinary sciences, and business, with regional employer partnerships.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB)

Keywords

• Private higher education
• Healthcare education
• Nursing programs
• Career college
• Workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition for certificate, associate, and bachelor degree programs across healthcare, technology, and business disciplines
2. Grants and Foundation Support: Grant funding including $425,000 from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to support Catholic education
3. Workforce Development Programs: Continuing education and professional development courses for career advancement and certification preparation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Trocaire College is a private Catholic career college in Buffalo, NY that delivers certificate, associate, and bachelor's degree programs across healthcare (nursing, radiologic technology, surgical technology, medical assisting, massage therapy, diagnostic medical sonography), technology (cybersecurity, healthcare informatics), veterinary technology, and business disciplines. The college supplements degree programs with non-credit workforce development and professional certification courses, and partners with regional employers to provide tuition discounts and clinical placement pipelines.

Product overview

Trocaire College is a private, career-oriented Catholic college offering a portfolio of certificate, associate, and bachelor's degree programs primarily focused on healthcare professions, technology, and liberal arts. The institution is organized into five academic divisions: Allied Health and Professions (covering Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Assisting, Healthcare Management, Massage Therapy, Radiologic Technology, and Surgical Technology); Technology Professions (Cybersecurity, Healthcare Informatics) housed in the $1.68M Trocaire Technology Institute; The Catherine McAuley School of Nursing (Certificate through Online BS in Nursing); Veterinary Sciences (AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology with in-person and online pathways); and the Division of Arts and Sciences (Biology, General Studies, ASAC Track). The college also operates a Workforce Development division providing non-credit continuing education including IT certifications, ChatGPT training, and healthcare certifications (CPR, EKG, Pharmacy, Phlebotomy, Sterile Processing). An Honors Program offers enhanced academics for high-achieving students. Programs combine flexibility with day, evening, weekend, and online class options to serve diverse student needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Catherine McAuley School of Nursing: The nursing school named after Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy, offering certificate, associate, and bachelor's degree nursing programs.
• The Russell J. Salvatore School of Hospitality and Business
• Trocaire Technology Institute
• Mercy Action Project (MAP)

Products and services

• Allied Health and Professions Division A division offering multiple healthcare and business programs including Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Echocardiography, Medical Assisting, Healthcare Management, Management, Massage Therapy, Radiologic Technology, and Surgical Technology at certificate, associate, and bachelor's degree levels.
• Technology Professions Division A division focused on technology programs including Cybersecurity and Healthcare Informatics, housed in the $1.68 million Trocaire Technology Institute, preparing students for in-demand tech careers in Western New York.
• The Catherine McAuley School of Nursing A nursing school offering Certificate, Associate, and Online Baccalaureate programs in nursing, preparing students for RN and PN careers with clinical experiences across Western New York healthcare facilities.
• Veterinary Technology Program An AVMA-accredited program training veterinary technicians with both in-person and online pathways, featuring a state-of-the-art teaching facility with surgical suite, digital imaging, and dental laboratory.
• Division of Arts and Sciences A division offering Biology (Hybrid Baccalaureate), General Studies (Associate), and General Studies with Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling Track, providing flexible curriculum for diverse student pathways.
• Workforce Development Programs Non-credit professional development programs including ChatGPT 101, IT Training (Jumpstart, Reboot, Exploration), leadership development, customer service programs, and healthcare certifications such as CPR/BLS, EKG Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, and Sterile Processing.
• Trocaire Honors Program An enriched academic program offering challenging coursework, peer tutoring, priority registration, honors lounge access, additional merit-based scholarship, and recognition at commencement for high-achieving students maintaining 3.5+ GPA.
• IT Training Programs IT certification programs including IT Career Jumpstart (for veterans), IT Career Reboot, and IT Career Exploration Course designed to help individuals enter or advance in information technology careers.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Horizon Health ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational partner providing tuition discounts for employees. Horizon Health Services employees may qualify for reduced tuition rates at Trocaire College.
• ElderwoodcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare provider partner offering tuition discounts for employees. Partnership includes the Elderwood-Trocaire iCARE Career Scholarship program providing financial support and mentorship for nursing students.
• Brothers of Mercy Wellness CampusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare partner organization with tuition discount agreement for employees.
• The McGuire GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare provider partner with tuition discount program for employees.
• 1199 SEIU FundsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnion benefit fund partner offering educational discounts for union members.
• Excelsior OrthopedicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare employer partner with tuition discount program for employees.
• OLV Human ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity organization partner providing tuition benefits for staff.
• NYS & CSEA PartnershipminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorState employee union partnership offering educational discounts to members.
• Western New York Veterinary Medical Association (WNYVMA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association partnership offering scholarship awards of $1,000-$1,500 per student for second-year Veterinary Technology students.
• Foundation 214, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner providing scholarships for Veterans, their spouses, or dependents to cover Workforce Development Program costs.
• CompleteUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent support partnership providing specialist communications to help students throughout their higher education lifecycle with reminders and resource guidance.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ECPI University: Private, career-oriented college focused on healthcare, technology, and professional programs with similar certificate/associate/bachelor stack and accelerated format.
• D'Youville University: Private, Catholic, health-sciences-focused university in Buffalo, NY offering nursing, allied health, and graduate health programs — the closest peer to Trocaire's healthcare-heavy model in the same WNY market.
• Bryant & Stratton College: Private career-focused college headquartered in Buffalo with associate and bachelor's programs in healthcare, technology, and business — directly comparable non-Catholic alternative in the same region.
• Canisius University: Private Jesuit university in Buffalo, NY; comparable on Catholic heritage, regional WNY footprint, and undergraduate career-focused program mix.
• Mercy University: Founded by the Sisters of Mercy (same founding congregation as Trocaire), private institution with strong nursing and allied health programs — directly comparable mission and program mix.
• Mount Mercy University: Catholic, Sisters of Mercy-founded institution with a strong nursing and healthcare professions portfolio — directly comparable in heritage, scale, and program orientation.
• Hilbert College: Private Franciscan college in Hamburg, NY (WNY metro) offering career-oriented undergraduate degrees — a regional peer of similar scale and orientation.
• Excelsior University: Private, distance-learning-focused institution serving adult learners with strong nursing (RN-to-BSN) and healthcare degree programs — directly comparable in the adult-learner and online healthcare verticals.

Regional players

• St. Bonaventure University: Private Catholic university in Western New York (Allegany) with strong healthcare-adjacent programs — a comparable Catholic regional institution though more comprehensive and four-year-focused.

Broad incumbents

• University at Buffalo (SUNY): Public research university in the same Buffalo market with comprehensive nursing, public health, and technology programs; broader incumbent that overlaps Trocaire on healthcare/tech talent pipelines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/24550976622
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trocaire-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/trocairecollege
• Xx.com/trocairecollege

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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