University at Buffalo (SUNY)
Founded 1846
President Satish K. Tripathi (President)
Fees USD 10,655
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The University at Buffalo (UB), part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is a flagship public research university founded in 1846. Located in Buffalo, New York, UB is the largest university in the SUNY system and one of the top public research universities in the United States. The university enrolls over 32,000 students across two campuses and offers more than 300 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.
Schools and Colleges
- College of Arts and Sciences — Natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and mathematics
- School of Management — AACSB-accredited business programs
- School of Engineering and Applied Sciences — Engineering, computer science, and aerospace
- Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences — MD and biomedical research programs
- School of Law — JD and LLM programs
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences — PharmD and pharmaceutical sciences
- School of Social Work — MSW and PhD programs
- School of Public Health and Health Professions — MPH and health sciences
- Graduate School of Education — Teacher preparation and educational leadership
How to Apply
- Application: SUNY Application or Common App
- Application Fee: $50
- Transcripts: Official high school transcripts
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1200–1400, ACT 27–32
- Essays: Personal statement required
- English Proficiency: TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5+ for international students
Key Deadlines
- Early Action: November 1
- Regular Decision: February 1 (rolling admissions)
Admission Requirements
- Acceptance Rate: ~63% (moderately selective)
- Average GPA: ~3.5
- In-State Tuition: ~$10,655 | Out-of-State: ~$28,005