University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
University at Buffalo, founded in 1846, is a public, comprehensive university in the State University of New York system. Its programs include pharmacy, architecture, and a professional program in law. Its 1,350-acre main campus is located in downtown Buffalo.
Website: www.buffalo.edu/
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%
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
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
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
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
Freshman Admission Requirements
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
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Science | 3 | |
Foreign Language | 3 | |
Social Studies | 4 | |
History | ||
Academic Electives |
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
Admissions Office
- Address
- Capen Hall
- City, State, Zip
- Buffalo, NY 14260
- Phone
- (716) 645-6900
- Fax
- (716) 645-6411
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
Financial Aid Office
- 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
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
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
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biophysics
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
- Criminology
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Design/Architecture
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Exercise Physiology
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Informatics
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Italian Language and Literature
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Linguistics
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music, General
- Musical Theatre
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Pharmacology and Toxicology, Other
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Social Sciences, General
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Statistics, General
- Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
- 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
- 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
- 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
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- 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
- 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
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
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biophysics
- Biotechnology
- Classics
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Environmental Law
- Epidemiology
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- Geology
- Higher Education
- History
- Human Resources Management
- Immunology
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Information Studies
- Law
- Legal and Justice Studies
- Library Science
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biophysics
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Oral and Dental Sciences
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Health--General
- Public History
- Sociology
- Toxicology
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Education, Doctor of Pharmacy, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Audiology
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Art History
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biophysics
- Classics
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- Environmental Law
- Epidemiology
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- Geology
- Higher Education
- History
- Human Resources Management
- Immunology
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Law
- Legal and Justice Studies
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biophysics
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Physiology
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Health--General
- Public History
- Sociology
- Toxicology
Location and Setting
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Bulls
- School Colors
- Royal blue and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Crew | x | x | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x | x | x |
Football | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Softball | x | x | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | x | x |
Tennis | x | x | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x | ||
Wrestling | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Crew | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Football | ||
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Wrestling |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Crew | ||
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Football | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling | x | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball
Student Activities
- 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
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 21,607
- Women
- 9,414 (43.6%)
- Men
- 12,193 (56.4%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 19,941
- 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%
- Average Age
- 21
- All Graduate Students
- 9,896
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 87.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 60.4%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 72.9%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 75.2%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Average Starting Salary
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Arts and Sciences 35%
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