Overview
Enrollment
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Buffalo, New York |
| Online | buffalo.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University at Buffalo, the largest institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, operates across three distinct campuses in the Buffalo metropolitan area. The main North Campus, located in suburban Amherst, features modernist architecture and extensive research facilities, while the historic South Campus showcases Gothic-style buildings dating to the 1920s, and the Downtown Campus houses the medical and health science programs. Founded in 1846 as a private medical college before joining the SUNY system in 1962, UB has evolved into a comprehensive research university with particular strengths in engineering, business, and the health sciences. The university maintains a selective admissions process and offers on-campus housing options across multiple residential complexes. UB competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Bulls, participating in the Mid-American Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UB is rated within the top 21% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University at Buffalo within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#103 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in New York
#1 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#244 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#32 in Best Value Colleges in New York
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1190/1380 |
| ACT | 25/32 |
| GPA | 3.75 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,712 |
| Room and Board | $16,212 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,972 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,266 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,712 |
| Room and Board | $16,212 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,972 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,186 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| Engineering | 11% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Communication | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196088 IPEDS survey data for University at Buffalo.
Current students may use the University at Buffalo GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024