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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NYPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 74% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University at Buffalo is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Buffalo, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 20.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 74%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
20.1K (Very Large)
Admissions Selectivity
74% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading600 - 680
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math610 - 700
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite27 - 32
1typical 50% range36
74%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Engineering14% of degrees
Social Sciences14% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Dentistry.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $198,110
Earnings 5yr: $183,422
Debt: N/A
Pharmacology and Toxicology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $180,229
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $156,779
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,101
Earnings 5yr: $138,822
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,480
Earnings 5yr: $103,081
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,025
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,414
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,221
Earnings 5yr: $103,601
Debt: $22,500
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,160
Earnings 5yr: $110,541
Debt: $20,500
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,730
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,080
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,331
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,554
Earnings 5yr: $103,147
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,497
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,424
Earnings 5yr: $88,444
Debt: $23,161
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,209
Earnings 5yr: $91,292
Debt: $23,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,507
Earnings 5yr: $90,970
Debt: $26,117
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,360
Earnings 5yr: $83,498
Debt: $24,846
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,314
Earnings 5yr: $83,438
Debt: $19,680
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,707
Earnings 5yr: $96,181
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$20,995
In-State Tuition$10,936
Out-of-State Tuition$31,536
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
33%
Pell Grants
40%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$53,742
+32% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$70,814
Completion Signals
75%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
85%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$154/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
54%
Men46%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 54% men and 46% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
28%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$66,601
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