PublicSuburbanUniversity at Buffalo
UB
Buffalo, New York 14260-1660
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
University at Buffalo is a public institution in Buffalo with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1298, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 20.3K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
73% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $70,814 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,470.
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Varsity Sports — Buffalo Bulls
History & Fun Facts
- •"University of Western New-York" was chartered by the state on April 8, 1836.
- •James Platt White was instrumental in obtaining a charter for the university from the state legislature in 1846.
- •He also taught the first class of 89 men in obstetrics.
- •The doors first opened to students in 1847 and after associating with a hospital for teaching purposes, the first class of students graduated the medical school in July 1847.
- •Fillmore served as the school's first chancellor, a position he held until 1874, even as he served in other capacities during that time, including Comptroller of New York, U.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1298
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
59.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$14,250
Academics
Programs (333)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
143
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment