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University at Buffalo

School profile / Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo

Public · 4-year·31,903 students enrolled

GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026

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Graduation rate

75%

Reported student outcome

Acceptance rate

74%

Reported admissions data

Overview

This school is accessible, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $20,529 a year against a $34,692 list price, a 41% gap.

University at Buffalo is a suburban public four-year institution located in Buffalo, NY. It enrolls a large student body of approximately 31,903 students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.

At a glance

Acceptance rate74%
SAT range1210 - 1380
Graduation rate75%
Enrollment31,903
Student:faculty11:1
Avg net price$20,529
Total cost (sticker)$34,692

Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Admissions

Acceptance rate

74%

SAT range

1210 - 1380

Acceptance rate
74%
SAT range
1210 - 1380
ACT range
27 - 32
Applications
40,856
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Admission probability
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Academics

Student:faculty

11:1

Avg class size (est.)

~28 students

Student-faculty ratio
11:1
Avg class size (est.)
~28 students
Academic calendar
Semester
Graduation rate
75%
GradFax Outcomes Index
B+

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Costs

Sticker price

$34,692

Avg net price after aid

$20,529

Sticker price$34,692
Avg net price after aid$20,529
Tuition (in-state)
$10,936
Tuition (out-of-state)
$31,536
Room & board
$23,756
Total cost of attendance (sticker)
$34,692
Avg net price after aid
$20,529
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Financial aid

Receiving financial aid

61%

Avg grant aid

$10,093

Receiving financial aid
61%
Pell grant recipients
33%
Avg grant aid
$10,093

Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Student body

Total enrollment
31,903
Institution type
4-year
Control
Public

Enrollment, demographics and institution type are from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.

Campus life

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Location

City, state
Buffalo, NY
Campus setting
Suburb: Large
Distance from home
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University at Buffalo profile on GradFax. Verified data from IPEDS 2024 and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition, acceptance rate, enrollment, graduation rate, campus details, and financial aid data sourced from official government records.