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Buffalo, New York 14260-1660

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

University at Buffalo is a public institution in Buffalo with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1298, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 20.3K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

73% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $70,814 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,470.

Established
1846
Motto
Mens sana in corpore sano
Mascot
Victor E. Bull
Type
Public research university center
Conference
Division I (Division I FBS of the NCAA
Division
Division I

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69%Acceptance
1298SAT Avg
20,284Students
11:1Student:Faculty
73%Grad Rate
$70,814Earnings 10yr
$20,470Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University at Buffalo Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1298

Reading & WritingMid: 620
600680
MathMid: 650
610700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2732

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

69.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1298

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,782
Tuition (out-of-state)$30,572
Room & Board$16,754
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$29,043
Average Net Price$20,470
Median Debt at Graduation$19,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$201

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,240
$30–48K$16,624
$48–75K$21,261
$75–110K$23,286
$110K+$26,546

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,470

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

59.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

143

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (333)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
20,284
Gender Split
46% / 54%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 45%
Black 9%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 18%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate73.4%
Freshman Retention84.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,742
8 Years$63,080
10 Years$70,814

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,700
Men
$67,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#75
Forbes
#134
Washington Monthly
#129

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Buffalo Bulls

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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