University of Buffalo

Buffalo, NY • public • STARS • DI | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 22,843 • Total: 35,427
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
170 Mary Talbert Way
Buffalo, NY
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 12,230 (53.5%) • Female: 10,613 (46.5%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 3,957 17.3%
Black/African American 2,064 9.0%
Hispanic/Latino 2,014 8.8%
White 10,188 44.6%
Two or More Races 760 3.3%
International 2,785 12.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
69.3%
26,481 admitted from 38,210 applicants
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 600-680
Math: 610-700
Total: 1210-1380
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
27-32
Application Types Offered
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Application Requirements
STARS Required
Self-reported transcript system
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
73.3%
4-Year Graduation Rate
58.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
84.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
12.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$28,576
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$48,366
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,070
Out-of-state: $26,860
Room & Board
$16,754
Books & Supplies
$4,752
Students Receiving Pell Grants
60%

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Football
FBS
Men's Sports (5)
Basketball Football (FBS) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling
Women's Sports (7)
Basketball Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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