Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate

56% of 31,196 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

February 1

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

91.9

SAT Math

590-680 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

610 average
570-650 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

27 average
24-29 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

In-state: $28,329
Out-of-state: $45,999

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $10,099
Out-of-state: $27,769

Room and Board

$14,213

Average Percent of Need Met

45%

Average Freshman Award

$10,448

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$26,062

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

1,302

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 12% of classes
10-19 students: 20% of classes
20-29 students: 29% of classes
30-39 students: 9% of classes
40-49 students: 8% of classes
50-99 students: 15% of classes
Over 100 students: 8% of classes

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Campus Life

Buffalo Population

259,384

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

35% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

Bulls

Sororities

2% of women participate

Fraternities

2% of men participate

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
17.6% Asian
9.4% Black/African-American
8.6% Hispanic/Latino
2.7% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
55.6% White
5.7% Unknown

International Students

14.9%

First-Year Students Returning

87.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

60.4%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English		4
Mathematics		3
Science		3
Foreign Language		3
Social Studies		4
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	Not reported
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Essay component required
ACT Writing Test Policy	Writing component required
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

Capen Hall

City, State, Zip

Buffalo, NY 14260

Phone

(716) 645-6900

Fax

(716) 645-6411

E-mail

ub-admissions@buffalo.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

February 1

Application Fee

$50

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

Yes

Defer Admission

Student cannot defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

Yes

Early Action Deadline

November 15

Early Action Notification

January 15

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

Required for all freshmen

Other

Portfolio for architecture; audition for dance, music theatre, theatre and music recommended for some freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations		X
Essay			X
Interview		X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence			X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity			X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

56% of 31,196 applicants were admitted

Women

54% of 15,597 applicants were admitted

Men

57% of 15,599 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

6,017 (35%) of 17,423 admitted students enrolled

Women

2,759 (33%) of 8,475 admitted students enrolled

Men

3,404 (38%) of 8,948 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

Not reported

Students Offered Wait List

2,841

Students Accepting Wait List Position

694

Students Admitted From Wait List

168

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

91.9

3.75 and Above

45%

3.50 - 3.74

23%

3.25 - 3.49

13%

3.00 - 3.24

11%

2.50 - 2.99

7%

2.00 - 2.49

1%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

590-680 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

20%

Score of 600 - 700

49%

Score of 500 - 600

31%

Score of 400 - 500

1%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

610 average
570-650 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

9%

Score of 600 - 700

50%

Score of 500 - 600

39%

Score of 400 - 500

3%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

27 average
24-29 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

21%

Score of 24 - 29

62%

Score of 18 - 23

17%

Score of 12 - 17

0%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 35%
Top quarter: 70%
Top half: 97%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

In-state: $28,329
Out-of-state: $45,999

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $10,099
Out-of-state: $27,769

Room and Board

$14,213

Books and Supplies

$1,203

Other Expenses

$2,814

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

ubfa@buffalo.edu

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline March 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning February 1

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002837	Free
State Aid Form

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

3,479 (80.8%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

2,806 (73.2%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

2,210 (90.5%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

139 (6.4%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

45%

Average Award

$10,448

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,692 (75.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,915

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,491 (73.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,706

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 857 (39.2%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

305 (8.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,869

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

13,809 (71.1%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

10,690 (77.4%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

10,119 (95.7%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

742 (99.0%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

47%

Average Award

$10,735

Need-Based Gift

Received by 7,929 (76.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,427

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 7,169 (74.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,200

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 2,523 (24.5%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

723 (3.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,841

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

57%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$26,062

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

6.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

1.0%

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

College/university loans, Private lenders

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

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$1,223

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Engineering, Social sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

Business administration, engineering, nursing, social work, law

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Some online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

1,302

Part-Time Faculty

511

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

70%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 12% of classes
10-19 students: 20% of classes
20-29 students: 29% of classes
30-39 students: 9% of classes
40-49 students: 8% of classes
50-99 students: 15% of classes
Over 100 students: 8% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 14% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 22% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 28% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 13% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

4,387,827

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

3061

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Education, Master of Laws, Master of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Public Health, Master of Science, Master of Engineering

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Education, Doctor of Pharmacy, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Audiology

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Buffalo Population

259,384

Nearest Metropolitan Area

 

Campus Size

1,350 acres

Weather

Temperature

17 average low in January, 75.3 average high in September

Rain

169 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

15 mile(s) from campus in Buffalo

Nearest Train Station

15 mile(s) from campus in Buffalo

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

35% of all students

Housing Requirements

 

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

 

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division I

Mascot

Bulls

School Colors

Royal blue and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities

Sororities

2% of women participate

Fraternities

2% of men participate

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus