Overview

University at Buffalo, the State University of New York is a University institution located in Buffalo, NY.

Location & Contact

Address 1 Capen Hall
North Campus
Buffalo, NY  14260-1660
United States

Contact Mr. Lee Melvin
Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
Email: ub-admissions@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-6900

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture	×
Environmental Design/architecture	×
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Asian Studies/civilization	×
Comparative Group Studies	×
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Bioinformatics	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Biophysics	×
Biotechnology	×
Ecology	×
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology	×
Neuroscience	×
Pharmacology And Toxicology	×
Pharmacology And Toxicology, Other	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer Science	×
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other	×
Informatics	×
Information Science/studies	×
System, Networking, And Lan/wan Management/manager	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Health Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Aerospace, Aeronautical, And Astronautical/space Engineering, General	×
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Chemical Engineering	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering Physics/applied Physics	×
Engineering, General	×
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering	×
Industrial Engineering	×
Materials Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Nuclear Engineering	×
Structural Engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Italian Language And Literature	×
Linguistics	×
Russian Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist	×
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist	×
Occupational Therapy/therapist	×
Pharmaceutical Sciences	×
Pharmaceutics And Drug Design	×
Pharmacy	×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, General	×
Statistics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Science, General	×
Computational Science	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Nutrition Sciences	×
Philosophy, Politics, And Economics	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies	×
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Chemistry, Other	×
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Theoretical And Mathematical Physics	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Criminology	×
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
Economics, General	×
Geographic Information Science And Cartography	×
Geography	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Social Sciences, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Urban Studies/affairs	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Dance, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music, General	×
Musical Theatre	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

40,856

Applied

30,308

Accepted

20,360

Enrolled

Female Admissions

21,021

Females Applied

15,909

Females Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

19,810

Males Applied

14,381

Males Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.7

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Portfolio for architecture; audition for dance, music theatre, theatre and music

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	January 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	639	600	680
SAT Math	653	610	700
ACT Composite	29	27	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,070

In-state

27,670

Out-of-state

7,070

In-district

Fees

3,866

Full-time student fees

17,426

Room & board

9,686

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Minorities

Financial Aid

12,293

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,182

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

9,748

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

5,396

Avg. Loan Aid

4,486

Avg. Grant Aid

12,214

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

55%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

10%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

20,360

Total Undergrad students

11%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.45%
Black or African American	9.38%
White or Caucasian	43.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.46%
Asian	18.45%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	3.95%
Other	3.16%

Gender

Male (54.25%)

Female (45.73%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	34%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Welcome Weekend, Spring Fest and Fall Fest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Residence Hall Association, UB Student Gaming Association, Graduate Indian Student Association, Outdoor Adventure Club and Management Information Systems Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton			No
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	Division 1
Golf	No	No	No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Sailing	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton			No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Sailing	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Table Tennis	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No	No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

2,214

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,525

Part-time - 689

Male - 1,159

Female - 1,050