Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Buffalo, New York |
| Online | buffalo.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Buffalo, New York, University at Buffalo is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 30,247 prospective students applied, and 20,251 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,415 enrolled in the school. 26,599 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,748 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,070 plus fees of $3,456. UB is ranked 129 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
UB is rated within the top 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University at Buffalo within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#129 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in New York
#3 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#238 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Value Colleges in New York
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1140/1310 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,202 |
| Other Fees | $3,456 |
| Room and Board | $14,136 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,804 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,668 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,202 |
| Other Fees | $3,456 |
| Room and Board | $14,136 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,804 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,338 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| Engineering | 11% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Communication | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196088 IPEDS survey data for University at Buffalo.
Current students may use the University at Buffalo GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.