A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UB are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 52% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
48%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
14%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
16%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 13% more female students than male students enrolled at University at Buffalo with a gender ratio of 19% women to 17% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UB has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
17%
|
| Women |
19%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,359
|
| Women |
6,067
|
UB serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 88 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
88%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
38% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 7.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196088 IPEDS survey data for University at Buffalo.
Last updated February 24, 2025