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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 74%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $21,775
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $75,679
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University at Buffalo is a public college in Buffalo, NY with 20,112 undergraduates. It admits 74% of applicants, and admitted students average 1295 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,775 per year ($15,725 for families earning under $30,000). 73% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $75,679 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 74%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 38,210
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 26,481
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 16%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing600–680
200800
SAT Math610–700
200800
ACT Composite27–32
136
What University at Buffalo looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $31,688
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,036
- Out-of-state tuition
- $32,466
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,725
- $30–48k$17,036
- $48–75k$21,440
- $75–110k$24,611
- $110k+$28,968
Get a personal estimate with University at Buffalo's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Freshman retention
- 85%
- Median earnings
- $75,679
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 20,112
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 37%
- White44%
- Hispanic9%
- Black9%
- Asian18%
University at Buffalo FAQ
What is University at Buffalo's acceptance rate?+
University at Buffalo admits 74% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for University at Buffalo?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 610–700 on SAT Math; the average total is 1295.
What ACT score do you need for University at Buffalo?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 27–32.
Is University at Buffalo test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University at Buffalo?+
In Fall 2023, 38,210 students applied to University at Buffalo and 26,481 were admitted; 4,271 enrolled.
Does University at Buffalo consider legacy status?+
No. University at Buffalo reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University at Buffalo require an essay?+
University at Buffalo reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University at Buffalo cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $31,688 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,775.
What is University at Buffalo's graduation rate?+
73% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 196088 · How we use this data
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