University at Buffalo, SUNY
University at Buffalo, SUNY
Buffalo, NY 14260
The University at Buffalo, SUNY is a public university in NY, founded in 1846, and offers Bachelor’s degrees for undergraduates and Master’s and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 22,306 and the graduate enrollment is 10,041. The University at Buffalo, SUNY is a moderately selective school, receiving 30,247 applications and accepting 55.9% of applicants. The University at Buffalo, SUNY’s athletics teams compete at the club, intramural, and varsity levels. Additionally, the University at Buffalo, SUNY employs 1,359 full-time instructional staff (96% of whom hold doctorate degrees) and has a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
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Applicants applying to the University at Buffalo will apply through the Common Application, the Coalition Application, and the State University of New York (SUNY) application. Applicants will be required to write one personal statement based on a set of prompts for the Common Application itself.
Deadlines For Submitting Applications
Early Action Application Deadline
November 15th
Regular Application Deadline
Rolling
ATTENDANCE FACTORS
- Academic GPA - Very Important
- Rigor of Secondary School Record - Very Important
- Standardized Test Scores - Very Important
- Class Rank - Important
- Recommendation(s) - Important
Average Acceptance Rate
55.90%
STUDENT LIFE
Student Life
The University at Buffalo, SUNY has campuses in the cities of Buffalo and Amherst, New York. Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York, while Amherst is the most populous suburb of Buffalo. Together, they make the University at Buffalo the state’s largest and most comprehensive public university. The school is spread across three campuses: North Campus, South Campus, and Downtown Campus. The North Campus is where much of first-year student life is centered with the entirety of UB’s undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences. It is likewise home to their home away from home, with its 11 residence halls and 5 apartment complexes located on the 1,192-acre campus. The school promises that the classroom is just the beginning at UB as the student experience is chock-full of social and extracurricular activities to help enrich learning and growth within the university and beyond.
Housing
- 21% of students live on campus
- Guaranteed housing for freshmen
The University at Buffalo, SUNY houses first-year students in traditional residence halls known as Ellicott, Governors, and South Campus, where they enjoy a comfortable, secure, and engaging experience specifically built on their needs. Because students on campus live more securely, socially, and conveniently, they also do better in all facets of college life; it’s no wonder nearly 7,500 students call UB’s residence halls home as it’s a unique opportunity to live with like-minded students with whom they’ll form lifelong friendships. First-year students are also motivated to connect at the University at Buffalo, SUNY housing by sharing their interests, studying with neighbors, and taking advantage of other special programs built around their goals.
Life as a Student
The University at Buffalo, SUNY is a campus where first-year students live and learn in very different but complementary ways. Every component of life as a UB student plays a critical role in providing the support and resources they need to succeed. With a 14-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, first-year students find that 36.5% of their classes have fewer than 20 students. UB is also driven by the philosophy that the college experience shouldn’t just be filled with academics. As a result, students are encouraged to find their place by getting involved with over 400 clubs and organizations and hundreds of programs on campus. All in all, there’s something out there for everyone at the University at Buffalo.
TOP MAJORS
Business
Psychology
Communications
Social Science Research Methods
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
SERVICES
Health and Safety
- Late night ride/safe escort available
- Student security patrol
- 24 hour trained security
Student Services
- Psychological Counseling
- Women's Center
- Legal Advice
- Health Center
Athletics
Varsity
Varsity
Basketball
Football
Soccer
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
Wrestling
Cross country
Basketball
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Cross Country
Club
Club
Baseball
Crew
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing (downhill)
Soccer
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Wrestling
Cross Country
Basketball
Crew
Equestrian Sports
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing (downhill)
Soccer
Swimming & Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Water Polo
Cross country
Intramural
Intramural
Basketball
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
University at Buffalo dedicates itself to providing scholarships to students to assist with college and encourages applicants to fill out the FAFSA so that they may be considered for all available aid.
*All costs below are estimates and may differ based on your circumstances.
- Tuition (Non-Resident) - $24,990
- Fees - $3,454
- Room & Board - $14,672
- Estimated Related Expenses - $4,200
- Total Estimated Cost of Attendance (Non-Resident) - $47,648
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HISTORY
The State University of New York at Buffalo, popularly called the University at Buffalo (UB) or SUNY-Buffalo, was founded in 1846 as “the University of Buffalo,” a private medical school to train doctors to serve the surrounding communities that included Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and other villages. Future U.S. President Millard Fillmore, one of the principal founders, also served as the school’s first chancellor. The University of Buffalo opened its doors in 1847 after becoming associated with a hospital for teaching medical treatments. Because the university didn’t initially have its own facilities, its early classes were originally taught at an old post office in Buffalo. After its first building was finally established between 1849-50, the school’s medical programs continuously expanded, including a School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and by 1887, the University of Buffalo’s law school opened.
In 1909, the University at Buffalo purchased the Erie County Almshouse grounds, the location that would become the university’s first campus. As a result, the school gained more space in 1915 and established a department of liberal arts and sciences at the University of Buffalo the following year. The University of Buffalo would remain a private institution until 1962 when it was incorporated into the State University of New York (SUNY) system and renamed the State University of New York at Buffalo (although it continued to be called the University at Buffalo). As part of its acquisition, the State University of New York on Buffalo’s campus was significantly expanded into Amherst, a town northeast of Buffalo.
Today, the University at Buffalo, SUNY is ranked #93 National Universities by U.S. News Best Colleges. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,306 and a graduate enrollment of 10,041. The school is considered more selective, with a 55.9% enrollment rate. Offering 300+ degree programs, UB boasts a world-renowned faculty, a global perspective, and an environment that inspires success, whether it’s academic, athletic, or overall excellence. The university’s sports teams, the Buffalo Bulls, compete in Division I (Division I FBS of the NCAA in football) and are the only SUNY school to field a Division I FBS football team, the highest level of college football. Notable alumni of the University at Buffalo, SUNY include Emmy-winning American journalist Wolf Blitzer, CEO of Paramount Pictures Brad Grey, and NASA astronauts Gregory Jarvis and Ellen S. Baker.