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SUNY at Buffalo
UB serves the people of New York as the State University's sole comprehensive research-intensive university and primary center for professional education and training. UB has as its defining characteristic and distinguishing mission research, scholarship, artistic creation, and postbaccalaureate training in the arts and sciences, and in the professions. UB will continue to provide high-quality, innovative, university-level undergraduate education. UB will support the development of its region and state through public and community service arising from its research mission and broad array of professional programs. UB will build upon the many cultures and traditions that have shaped us and our nation, in order to better prepare our students and state for the global community and economy of the twenty-first century. UB will nurture mutual commitment between the university and its people, supporting the development and advancement of all members of the UB community and expecting their like support for the development and advancement of the university.
General Information
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Contact Information 3435 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 www.buffalo.edu ub-admissions@buffalo.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree First-professional Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Post-master's certificate First-professional certificate | Carnegie Classification Research Universities (very high research activity) |
| Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. SUNY at Buffalo FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 27,823 (18,506 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Large |
| Undergraduate Student Age 88% under 25, 10% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $40 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 18,391 | 9,221 | 9,170 |
| Percent admitted | 57 | 57 | 56 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 31 | 32 | 29 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Recommendations | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | 3061 | 95 |
| ACT | 690 | 21 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 510 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
| ACT English | ||
| ACT Math | ||
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $6,128 | $6,068 | $5,966 |
| Out-of-State | $12,388 | $12,328 | $12,226 |
| Books and Supplies | $893 | $850 | $795 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,108 | $7,526 | $8,086 |
| Other | $1,345 | $1,339 | $1,294 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,108 | $7,526 | $8,086 |
| Other | $1,975 | $1,939 | $1,294 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $1,975 | $1,939 | $1,294 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $16,474 | $15,783 | $16,141 |
| Off Campus | $17,104 | $16,383 | $16,141 |
| Off Campus with Family | $8,996 | $8,857 | $8,055 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $22,734 | $22,043 | $22,401 |
| Off Campus | $23,364 | $22,643 | $22,401 |
| Off Campus with Family | $15,256 | $15,117 | $14,315 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
What Will the Financial Crisis Mean For 'Corporate Responsibility?'
Oct 6 2008
During this historic economic downturn, society's perceptions of financial companies may be undergoing a change, according to UB assistant professor of geography Trina Hamilton, Ph.D., who studies corporate, environmental and social responsibility, global governance and international trade. "The Wall Street crisis could ultimately change the way society views corporate responsibility," says Hamilton.
UB Law School Professor Says Beware of Common Misconceptions About the American Election Process
Oct 3 2008
University at Buffalo Law School Professor James A. Gardner today cautioned against giving too much importance to charges of voter fraud in American elections and supposed incompetence in administering elections. The process in the overwhelming majority of elections, he says, is working well.
UB’s Fall Open House is Saturday, Oct. 18
Sep 25 2008
Fall Open House is a great way to learn all about UB: meet faculty and students; find out about academic offerings, research opportunities, and scholarship programs; tour the campus; see the residence halls; and get answers to all of your questions. Make your reservation today.
UB’s North Campus Fall Discovery Day is Monday, Oct. 13
Sep 25 2008
Can’t make it to Fall Open House? Then Discovery Day is a great way to see all that UB has to offer. Smaller in scope than Fall Open House, Discovery Day includes academic department and student services information tables and a tour of the North Campus, including a residence hall tour. A bus tour of South Campus will also be offered. To make a reservation, follow this link.
