University at BuffaloTuition, Costs, & Financial Aid Information

In-state
Out-of-state
Cost of Attendance :
$33,790

Installment Plan Available

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Email
ubfa@buffalo.edu
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Application Process
Application Deadline
February 1
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning February 28
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms RequiredCost
FAFSA Code is 002837Free
Profile of 2022-23 Financial Aid
Profile of 2022-23 Financial Aid
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Freshman
Financial Aid Applicants
3,621 (86.5%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
2,610 (72.1%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
2,531 (97.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
331 (13.1%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
61%
Average Award
$15,718
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,023 (79.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,946
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,496 (59.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,986
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 933 (36.9%) of aid recipients
403 (9.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,371
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
13,637 (95.4%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
10,956 (80.3%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
10,500 (95.8%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1,278 (12.2%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
59%
Average Award
$14,979
Need-Based Gift
Received by 7,954 (75.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,244
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 6,354 (60.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,418
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 2,459 (23.4%) of aid recipients
998(7.0%)of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid,average amount $4,267
All Undergraduates
2024 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
55%
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$32,891
Financial Aid Programs
Financial Aid Programs
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Loans
Federal Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Plus Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
Other Loans
College/University Loans
Private Education Loans From Banks
Credit Unions
Etc.
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants
SEOG
State scholarships
Institutional scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available
other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
$1,907
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