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University at Buffalo

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Buffalo, NY

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The University at Buffalo is the flagship campus of the State University of New York system and was the first SUNY institution invited to join the Association of American Universities, in 1989. UB comprises 13 schools and colleges, including the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, School of Law, School of Management, and School of Social Work, with health-sciences research as a particular institutional strength.

Admissions

Admit rate74%
SAT range1210–1380
ACT range27–32
Undergrads20,112
Yield (admits who enroll)20%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$30,785
4-year grad rate74%
Median earnings, 10yr out$70,814

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How University at Buffalo weighs your application

From University at Buffalo's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankImportant
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresVery important
Application essayConsidered
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans40%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out68%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Architecture and Related Services
Architecture$61,525/yr
Environmental Design$49,920/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$66,880/yr
Pharmacology and Toxicology$64,445/yr
Biology, General$57,298/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$92,314/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$69,903/yr
International Business$64,711/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$62,912/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$105,160/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$109,221/yr
Chemical Engineering$95,424/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$95,209/yr
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering$92,360/yr
Industrial Engineering$86,118/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$84,920/yr
Civil Engineering$84,868/yr
Mechanical Engineering$84,602/yr
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering$75,263/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$51,385/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$59,216/yr
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$44,841/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$93,507/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$89,223/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$57,360/yr
History
History$50,518/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$60,882/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$68,413/yr
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$59,841/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$52,303/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$70,720/yr
Geography and Cartography$68,176/yr
Political Science and Government$58,292/yr
Social Sciences, General$56,257/yr
Sociology$54,382/yr
Anthropology$44,274/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$45,677/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$43,584/yr
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$43,285/yr
Dance$39,576/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity7,737
Typical room charge$9,132
Typical board charge$7,080

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does University at Buffalo look for in applicants?

Per University at Buffalo's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, standardized test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is University at Buffalo's acceptance rate?

University at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY admits approximately 74% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University at Buffalo?

Admitted students at University at Buffalo typically score between 1210–1380 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University at Buffalo?

Admitted students at University at Buffalo typically score between 27–32 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University at Buffalo cost?

University at Buffalo's total cost of attendance is reported at $30,785 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University at Buffalo require students to live on campus?

No -- University at Buffalo doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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