A-
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, SUNY is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conference
Mid-American Conference
Address
12 Capen Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Website
buffalo.edu

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
58%
SAT Range
1050-1250
ACT Range
24-29
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for University at Buffalo, SUNY

Cost

Net Price
$14,546/ year
National
$15,431
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $10,146/ year
  • $30-48k
    $12,669/ year
  • $49-75k
    $17,961/ year
  • $76-110k
    $20,278/ year
  • $110k+
    $20,735/ year

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
50%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.204 responses
51%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.204 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    672 Graduates
  • Psychology
    576 Graduates
  • Social Sciences
    421 Graduates
  • Communications
    400 Graduates
  • Biology
    197 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    178 Graduates
  • Sociology
    169 Graduates
  • Nursing
    148 Graduates
  • Civil Engineering
    134 Graduates
  • Accounting
    128 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
18,166Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
33%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 116 responses
Report
  • Diverse
    41%
  • Friendly
    21%
  • Work hard, party harder
    12%
  • Ambitious
    11%
  • Studious
    7%
  • Dreamers
    4%
  • Democrats
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.208 responses
Poll
51%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.269 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 136 responses
Report
  • Large
    38%
  • Diverse
    34%
  • Friendly
    10%
  • Too large
    10%
  • Dope
    6%
  • Incredible
    1%
  • Opportunity
    1%

After University at Buffalo, SUNY

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$49,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
72%
National
47%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
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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I can reflect upon the exciting memories formed by the lovely university known as the University at Buffalo. Cheering on the UB Bulls by joining a fanbase, dining in at one of the eat-ins on campus, attending a gathering to prepare for whatever event was to take place, engaging in photography with UB's aesthetic atmosphere, staying fit in UB's well-kept Alumni Arena, and more. In addition to memories, the staff had a profound impact on me and how I carry myself to this day. Whether it be an intro class or a more fine-tuned 400-level class, each professor that has given a lecture to me has granted me the opportunity of hearing new insight and viewing the world in a fresh perspective.

I resided in Ellicott Complex, which served as shelter for my first-year experience. The cleanliness and proximity to class/dining is unparalleled. My brother, another UB student, resided in Goodyear and has the same opinion as I for Ellicott. To new UB students I say you will not regret it!
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The University at Buffalo is a great research institution with affordable tuition. I received my BA from UB and decided to return to pursue my Master of Social Work degree (UB's School of Social Work is one of the top 50 in the nation). The size of the university can be intimidating, so it's definitely important to find a community within the university. For example, I majored in Gender Studies for my undergrad degree, which was a small major so I was able to get to know people in a smaller setting. I've enjoyed being able to meet people from around the country and around the world, as UB has a large population of international students. There are tons of opportunities to get involved with research which is super exciting! UB has endless opportunities which I am very grateful for!
Intelligent, conscientious, and focused students. There are so many intelligent people here I at first I felt like I wouldn't fit in because everyone is so smart! I think what I like best about UB is if you're a shy or a geek, you'll fit in right away and no one judges each other here since everyone is so worried about getting good grades. If you want to study at UB you have to make a serious conscious commitment to research and learning. Students are polite and mindful that their studies come first. Diversity and culture are huge here, and a wide variety of food so you will never get bored. There is also a bank, CVS, and a variety of shops on campus and an internal bus system and tunnels in the North Campus. It is truly a secret gem of an institution hidden away to focus on research.