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University at Buffalo, SUNY

#4 in Top Public Universities in New York
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A minus
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B minus
    5. Athletics
      A minus
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      B minus
    10. Campus Food
      A minus
    11. Student Life
      A minus
    12. Safety
      B+
    University at Buffalo is a highly rated public university located in Amherst, New York in the Buffalo Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 20,435 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the University at Buffalo acceptance rate is 67%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Communications. Graduating 75% of students, University at Buffalo alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $40,800.
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    12 CAPEN HALL
    BUFFALO, NY 14260
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Mid-American Conference
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    UB Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    67%
    Application Deadline
    February 1
    SAT Range
    1140-1310
    ACT Range
    23-29
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes
    Application Website
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,119 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,038 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    86%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      732 Graduates
    • Psychology
      649 Graduates
    • Communications
      356 Graduates
    • Social Science Research Methods
      318 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      274 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      249 Graduates
    • Biology
      229 Graduates
    • Sociology
      164 Graduates
    • Nursing
      155 Graduates
    • Economics
      139 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      46%
    • On Campus
      1%
    • Online
      53%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    20,435 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,871
    Undergrads Over 25
    6%
    Pell Grant
    34%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $52,600 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    75%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
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