Acceptance Rate
69%
Enrollment
20,284
Graduation Rate
73%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$70,814
Retention Rate
84%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1210–1380
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)27–32
136
Test Policy: Test Flexible
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,782
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,572
Avg Net Price
$20,470
Room & Board
$16,754
Total COA
$29,043
Median Debt
$19,000
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$14,240
$30,001–48,000
$16,624
$48,001–75,000
$21,261
$75,001–110,000
$23,286
$110,001+
$26,546
Pell Grant Rate: 32%
Federal Loan Rate: 41%
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Sticker Price$47,326
Estimated Net Price$20,470 (avg)
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University at Buffalo's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
73%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$70,814
Retention Rate
84%
Median Debt
$19,000
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
17.2%
Engineering
14.3%
Social Sciences
10.7%
Psychology
10.5%
Biology
10.4%
Health Professions
7.7%
Communication
6.7%
Computer Science
5.7%
Visual & Performing Arts
3.4%
Architecture
2.7%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 770 | $58,621 |
| Psychology, General | 648 | $45,154 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 355 | $47,922 |
| Social Sciences, General | 333 | $46,357 |
| Biology, General | 322 | $48,106 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 250 | $74,299 |
| Computer Science | 245 | $95,015 |
| Sociology | 152 | $49,556 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 139 | $78,910 |
| Economics | 137 | $54,178 |
| Civil Engineering | 135 | $67,572 |
| Political Science and Government | 135 | $41,750 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | 133 | $83,785 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 131 | $69,464 |
| Mathematics | 102 | $55,293 |
Demographics
Men 54%Women 46%
White
45.0%
Black
9.0%
Hispanic
8.8%
Asian
17.8%
Two or More
3.3%
International
12.2%
Application Info
Deadlines
EA2025-11-01
REA2026-02-01
App Fee (Domestic)$50
App Fee (International)$50
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