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University at Buffalo, SUNY

#4 in Top Public Universities in New York
  • 4 Year
  • Buffalo, NY
  • 2,780 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      A-
    6. Party Scene
      A-
    7. Professors
      A-
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      A
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B
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    University at Buffalo is a highly rated public university located in Amherst, New York in the Buffalo Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 19,401 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the University at Buffalo acceptance rate is 57%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Social Science Research Methods. Graduating 75% of students, University at Buffalo alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $40,800.
    About University at Buffalo, SUNY...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Mid-American Conference
    Address
    12 Capen Hall
    Buffalo, NY 14260
    Branch of
    SUNY System
    Website
    buffalo.edu
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    University at Buffalo, SUNY Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    57%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1080-1260
    ACT Range
    24-28
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $16,120/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,198/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    82%

    Academics

    Professors
    A-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    72%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.196 responses
    52%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.229 responses
    49%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.229 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      751 Graduates
    • Psychology
      570 Graduates
    • Social Science Research Methods
      417 Graduates
    • Communications
      391 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      250 Graduates
    • Biology
      223 Graduates
    • Accounting
      172 Graduates
    • Economics
      157 Graduates
    • Nursing
      156 Graduates
    • Civil Engineering
      150 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    19,401Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,619
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    33%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 141 responses
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    • Diverse
      42%
    • Friendly
      18%
    • Work hard, party harder
      12%
    • Ambitious
      10%
    • Studious
      6%
    • Dreamers
      4%
    • Democrats
      3%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
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    Poll
    52%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.233 responses
    Poll
    50%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.294 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 161 responses
    Report
    • Large
      36%
    • Diverse
      34%
    • Friendly
      9%
    • Too large
      8%
    • Dope
      6%
    • Opportunity
      4%
    • Incredible
      2%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $52,600/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    75%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
    77%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.138 responses
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    University at Buffalo, SUNY Reviews

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    Overall, it's a really good school. the majority of professors are understanding and aim to provide minimal assignments while holding many review sessions. The food is amazing, and there are also many chain restaurants on campus if you want to stick to something more familiar. The campus is well kept, and the shuttle buses to transport students between the campuses arrive on time no matter what, typically every 5-10 minutes. The only main drawbacks are the dorms, they're much smaller and more expensive than renting an apartment near the school. So overall, if you're not dorming, this school is a great choice!
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    Wonderful campus that makes it feel as if one is in another city, the city of academics and success. The campus itself is beautiful with an infinite number of resources to both students and staff. It was some of the best known professors that actually care about their students. The diversity among the students is incredible, that makes it truly feel like a second home!
    I am still new to the college but I there are a lot of activities you can partake in that are specific to your major as well as other majors. The community is built such that there's no way you wouldn't be a part of something unless you deliberately chose not to. It's a great school to actually major in Engineering and there are a lot of great opportunities for whichever career path you choose .
    It's a campus to grow and mature into who you really are and the school system builds your confidence and helps you to prioritize what is most important. Of course, just like any other school, you'll want to be careful about who you associate with because with time, their habits becomes yours.
    Take advantage of the opportunities!