University at Buffalo (UB)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	7,711
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	70%
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Buffalo, New York, UB is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University at Buffalo is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, UB emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

UB boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.

The institution has on-campus hospital
Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

70.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,782

Cost of attendance at University at Buffalo in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,702

Cost of attendance at University at Buffalo in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at University at Buffalo received on average $8,810 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,810

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,480	34%	$5,516	$8,164,010
Other Federal Grant	1,483	34%	$5,900	$8,749,405
State Grant/Scholarships	2,087	48%	$4,284	$8,940,734
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,870	65%	$3,417	$9,805,830
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,121	71%	$8,810	$27,495,969

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University at Buffalo students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University at Buffalo students is 73.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 81.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.8%.

73.8%

asian 76.0% 416 students
African American 61.9% 151 students
white 74.5% 1,254 students
unknown 73.2% 145 students
hispanic 68.7% 171 students
International Students 78.4% 324 students
Mixed Race 74.1% 63 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-American Conference
Basketball Mid-American Conference
Track and Cross Country Mid-American Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University at Buffalo provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University at Buffalo offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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