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University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

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Overview

Enrollment

32,332
University at Buffalo overview
Location Buffalo, New York
Online buffalo.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
University at Buffalo overview
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 30,750 prospective students applied, and 21,552 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 4,309 enrolled in the school.  27,279 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,053 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,070 plus fees of $3,712. UB is ranked 116 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

9/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

9/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

UB is rated within the top 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University at Buffalo within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very High
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SAT 1180/1360
ACT 25/31
GPA 3.75

Applications Accepted

70.1% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

New York Resident Tuition

$7,070
In State Costs for University at Buffalo
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,202
Other Fees$3,712
Room and Board $15,452
Budget for Other Expenses$2,804
Total One Year Cost$30,240

Out of State Resident Tuition

$24,990
Out of State Costs for University at Buffalo
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,202
Other Fees$3,712
Room and Board $15,452
Budget for Other Expenses$2,804
Total One Year Cost$48,160

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$58,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

71% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University at Buffalo students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 20%
Social Sciences 16%
Engineering 11%
Psychology 11%
Communication 8%

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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.