Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University at Buffalo is a four-year, public school located in Buffalo, NY.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
University at Buffalo is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

74% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 40,856 applied, 30,308 accepted, and 4,265 enrolled in UB.
2,344 men and 1,921 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,290 SAT, 29 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,290 and ACT score is 29. The SAT score of 1290 is high, 81 to 86 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total121012901380
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing600640680
Math610650700
ACT Score
Composite272932
Math252830
English242833

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $10,936 for New York residents and $31,536 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $14,530 for New York residents and $28,210 for others.
Tuition has increased by 3.15% compared to last year at University at Buffalo.

Financial Aid

12,445 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,401.
For freshmen, 3,601 students (86%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,996.

Student Population

A total of 31,903 students enrolled UB in 2025.
By gender, 16,348 men and 15,555 women students are enrolled.
There are 20,359 undergraduate and 11,544 graduate students.

563 Major Programs

  • 17 programs through online
  • 323 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UB is 75% and the transfer-out rate is 14%.
The retention rate is 85% for full-time and 85% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
75%
Transfer-out Rate
14%
Retention Rate
85%
Students to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 2,483 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UB and the average faculty salary is $111,964. The studetns to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
There are 5,548 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $77,349.
Number of Faculties
2,483
Average Faculty Salary
$111,964
Number of Staffs
5,548
Average Staff Salary
$77,349

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries

Athletics

University at Buffalo is a member of Mid-American Conference (MAC).