SUNY University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
4-year Public university

Overview

University at Buffalo—SUNY is a public institution established in 1846 with suburban setting located at Buffalo. It is ranked 76 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,781 (2024); out-of-state tuition and fees are $30,571 (2024). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of  20,761. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#76 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Buffalo, New York
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1846
Selectivity Low
Size Large
20,781 Undergraduates

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$49,187
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$16,695
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $10,781
Outstate Tuition Fee $30,571
Room and Board Fees $16,754
$41,881 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

68% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.8 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Not Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal
Other Applications Accepted Coalition

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Mar
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$15,718 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$11,244 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $49,187
56% Students with need received Financial Aid
8.2% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth --
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria maintain rigorous academic standards
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A
Pride of New York Scholarhip
Total Worth --
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria based on academic merit.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Provost Scholarship
Total Worth --
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria based on academic merit and cost of attendance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Students

20,781 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Large
87% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
59% Students graduate within 6 years