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Chances of getting into University at Buffalo

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
70%
Admission Difficulty for University at Buffalo
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into UB and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at UB is 70%.  It ranks #70 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. UB is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 21,552 out of 30,750 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 24 percent on standardized admission tests. University at Buffalo typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.75. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University at Buffalo you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.75 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1270 on the SAT
  • Score 28 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University at Buffalo. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 29% of students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

UB SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1180-1360
Applicants Submitting SAT 
29%
SAT Scores for University at Buffalo
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 580
SAT Math 25th 600
SAT Composite 25th 1180
SAT Scores for University at Buffalo
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 660
SAT Math 75th 700
SAT Composite 75th 1360
Average SAT Score 1270

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University at Buffalo?

University at Buffalo is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University at Buffalo score in the top 27 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1180-1360.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University at Buffalo admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1360 and Above Good >82%
1270 to 1360 Avg + 70%-82%
1180 to 1270 Avg - 55%-70%
1090 to 1180 Reach 39%-55%
Less than 1090 Low <39%
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UB ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
25-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
5%
ACT Scores for University at Buffalo
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 23
ACT Math 25th 25
ACT Composite 25th 25
ACT Scores for University at Buffalo
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 30
ACT Math 75th 30
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into UB?

University at Buffalo is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

UB regularly accepts students who score 25 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 22 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 25-31.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University at Buffalo admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >82%
28 to 31 Avg + 70%-82%
25 to 28 Avg - 55%-70%
22 to 25 Reach 39%-55%
Less than 22 Low <39%
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UB GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.75
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into University at Buffalo?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into UB. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University at Buffalo was 3.75 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #20 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as UB accepts 70% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted University at Buffalo students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 30.2% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.4% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 24.7% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 7.5% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 19.8% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.4% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0.1% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

62.3% of University at Buffalo freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted University at Buffalo students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 28.2%
Top 25% of class 62.3%
Top 50% of class 93%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

University at Buffalo admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 16,228 14,522 30,750
Accepted 11,669 9,883 21,552
Acceptance Rate 72% 68% 70%
Enrolled 2,043 2,266 4,309
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 23% 20%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University at Buffalo is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University at Buffalo and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University at Buffalo Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University at Buffalo
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196088 IPEDS survey data for University at Buffalo.

FAQs

Does University at Buffalo prefer SAT or ACT?

29% of students submit their SAT scores to UB. 5% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University at Buffalo?

70% of those who apply are granted admission to UB. Admission competition is low and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University at Buffalo?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1180 and 1360. 29% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University at Buffalo?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 25 and 31. 5% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.