# University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-at-buffalo

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 74% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 38,210 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 26,481 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 600–680 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 610–700 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 27–32 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $31,688 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $21,775 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $15,725 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $17,036 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $21,440 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $24,611 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $28,968 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 20,112 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 73% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $75,679 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,000 (FY2024) |

## What University at Buffalo considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 196088. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology