University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About University at Buffalo
The State University of New York at Buffalo (commonly referred to as the University at Buffalo (UB), UBuffalo, UBuff, or sometimes SUNY Buffalo) is a public research university in Buffalo and Amherst, New York, United States. The university was founded in 1846 as a private medical college and merged with the State University of New York system in 1962. It is one of two flagship institutions of the SUNY system, along with Stony Brook University. As of fall 2023, the university enrolled nearly 32,000 students in 13 schools and colleges, making it the largest public university in the state of New York. Since its founding by a group which included future U.S. president Millard Fillmore, the university has evolved from a small medical school to a research university. Today, in addition to the College of Arts and Sciences, the university houses the largest state-operated medical school, dental school, education school, business school, engineering school, and pharmacy school, and is also home to SUNY's only law school. UB has the largest endowment and most research funding among the universities in the SUNY system. The university offers bachelor's degrees in over 140 areas of study, as w
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74%
Acceptance
$20,995
Net price
20,112
Enrollment
75%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
74%
Acceptance rate
1,295
SAT average
28
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$20,995
Average net price
$10,936
In-state tuition
$31,536
Out-of-state tuition
$17,426
Room & board
$1,500
Books & supplies
$30,785
Total cost of attendance
33%
Students receiving Pell grants
40%
Students with federal loans
$19,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$70,814
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$53,742
Median earnings (6 yrs)
75%
Graduation rate
85%
Retention rate
87%
Earn more than a HS grad
$19,048
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
20,112
Total enrollment
7%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
28%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University at Buffalo FAQ
Is University at Buffalo a public or private school?
University at Buffalo is a public institution located in Buffalo, NY.
What is the acceptance rate at University at Buffalo?
University at Buffalo has an acceptance rate of 74%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University at Buffalo cost?
The average annual net price at University at Buffalo is $20,995 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $10,936 in-state and $31,536 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University at Buffalo?
About 75% of students at University at Buffalo complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University at Buffalo graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University at Buffalo students earn a median of $70,814 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University at Buffalo?
Admitted students at University at Buffalo have an average SAT score of 1,295 and an ACT midpoint of 28. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University at Buffalo?
University at Buffalo enrolls about 20,112 students.
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