UB 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University at Buffalo was $17,954. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UB

UB net price calculator

$17,954

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in New York and nationwide.

New York's average	$12,043
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of UB for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$17,954	$165	$15,006	$18,436	$20,447	$20,515	$23,632
2021	$18,119	$855 (5%)	$14,098	$17,022	$20,841	$21,285	$24,474
2020	$17,264	$1,369 (9%)	$12,605	$15,121	$19,834	$21,081	$24,207
2019	$15,895	$225 (1%)	$11,517	$14,299	$18,387	$20,189	$22,885
2018	$16,120	$133	$11,415	$13,497	$18,956	$22,147	$22,612
2017	$15,987	$681 (4%)	$11,637	$14,156	$18,971	$21,721	$22,374
2016	$15,306	$760 (5%)	$11,041	$13,262	$18,594	$21,131	$21,902
2015	$14,546	$965 (7%)	$10,146	$12,669	$17,961	$20,278	$20,735
2014	$13,581	--	$9,181	$12,127	$16,768	$19,374	$19,954

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University at Buffalo's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$30,240	$1,572 (5%)	$10,782	$18,256	$1,202
2021	$28,668	$2	$10,526	$16,940	$1,202
2020	$28,666	$908 (3%)	$10,524	$16,939	$1,203
2019	$27,758	$1,528 (6%)	$10,099	$16,456	$1,203
2018	$26,230	$714 (3%)	$9,828	$15,225	$1,177
2017	$25,516	$879 (4%)	$9,574	$14,746	$1,196
2016	$24,637	$902 (4%)	$9,381	$14,060	$1,196
2015	$23,735	$531 (2%)	$8,870	$13,701	$1,164
2014	$24,266	$756 (3%)	$8,211	$14,891	$1,164
2013	$23,510	--	$7,989	$14,487	$1,034

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UB provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 7,711 dormitories available to its students at $8,952 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UB is $995 per month.
Does UB provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at UB for one academic year is $6,500, which works out to $722 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: UB estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,202.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, UB estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,804

If living off-campus, with family: $2,804

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,804
How much is UB application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: UB offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University at Buffalo cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$295	$471
For out-of-state students	$1,041	$963

Housing and Meal

University at Buffalo offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University at Buffalo for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,500	$8,952	N/A	17	7,711
2021	$5,614	$8,522	N/A	17	7,962
2020	$5,613	$8,521	N/A	21	7,972
2019	$5,450	$8,273	N/A	21	7,988
2018	N/A	N/A	$12,477	21	7,973
2017	$5,600	$7,798	N/A	21	7,899
2016	$5,190	$7,571	N/A	0	7,657

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University at Buffalo during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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