University at Buffalo
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
20,284
Men / Women
54% / 46%
White
41%
Asian
13%
International
11%
Black
10%
Hispanic
8%
Mixed
4%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Engineering, Computing & Math
24%
Life & Natural Sciences
20%
Business & Economics
19%
Arts
6%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$10,936
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$31,536
Est. In-State Cost
$14,147
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$40,795
10-Year ROI
$215,000
ROI Percentile
87th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
85%
4-Year Graduation Rate
60%
6-Year Graduation Rate
75%
Transfer-Out Rate
14%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,207 (8th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
198 (4th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55%
Yield (Unbound)
14%
Early Action
Nov 1
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R1
Expenditure
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $149M | #40 |
| Life & Natural Sciences | $330M | #61 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $9M | #136 |
Graduate Degrees
| Life & Natural Sciences | 614 | #31 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | 92 | #61 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | 288 | #79 |
Honors College
Name
University Honors College
Students
1,788 (9%)
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
31%
SAT Range
1,210
–
1,380
ACT Range
27
–
32
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 2,381 | 41% / 59% | 19% | $55,926 | |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 100% | — | |
| Mathematics | 88 +16 | 74% / 26% | 12% | $62,104 | |
| Physics | 17 +3 | 82% / 18% | 18% | — | |
| Statistics | 13 +4 | 77% / 23% | 8% | — | |
| Theoretical and Mathematical Physics | 2 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Biochemistry | 29 — | 62% / 38% | 14% | — | |
| Bioinformatics | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 195 +4 | 35% / 65% | 6% | $63,438 | |
| Biomedical Sciences | 90 +1 | 47% / 53% | 3% | $63,438 | |
| Biotechnology | 8 +1 | 50% / 50% | 12% | — | |
| Chemistry | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | $50,953 | |
| Chemistry | 22 +1 | 64% / 36% | 0% | $50,953 | |
| Environmental Studies | 41 +1 | 37% / 63% | 2% | — | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 12 — | 42% / 58% | 0% | $59,387 | |
| Geosciences | 20 +1 | 75% / 25% | 0% | $59,387 | |
| Neuroscience | 34 +1 | 44% / 56% | 0% | — | |
| Nutrition Sciences | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $63,560 | |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 10 +2 | 50% / 50% | 30% | $92,084 | |
| Economics | 101 +14 | 77% / 23% | 35% | $63,377 | |
| Economics | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 100% | $63,377 | |
| Philosophy, Politics, and Economics | 5 +2 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| African American Studies | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| American Studies | |||||
| Anthropology | 11 +5 | 55% / 45% | 0% | — | |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 6 +2 | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Classical Languages | 2 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Cognitive Science | 9 +1 | 22% / 78% | 0% | — | |
| Communication | 281 +12 | 39% / 61% | 48% | $52,907 | |
| Comparative Group Studies | 4 +4 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Criminology | 66 +9 | 38% / 62% | 5% | — | |
| English | 69 +1 | 30% / 70% | 1% | $41,376 | |
| French | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $49,141 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 14 +1 | 64% / 36% | 64% | $41,878 | |
| Geography | 9 +2 | 67% / 33% | 22% | $41,878 | |
| History | 78 +3 | 67% / 33% | 1% | $46,925 | |
| Intercultural and International Studies | 2 +2 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Italian | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $49,141 | |
| Legal Studies | 71 +14 | 46% / 54% | 1% | — | |
| Linguistics | 18 +4 | 39% / 61% | 0% | $42,266 | |
| Philosophy | 8 +4 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 99 +20 | 57% / 43% | 2% | $58,189 | |
| Psychology | 477 +51 | 26% / 74% | 28% | $59,856 | |
| Social Sciences | 160 +23 | 14% / 86% | 0% | $52,710 | |
| Sociology | 125 +29 | 30% / 70% | 61% | $51,857 | |
| Spanish | 2 +8 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $49,141 | |
| Art History | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $40,921 | |
| Dance | 10 +3 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Film Studies | 57 +5 | 68% / 32% | 9% | $47,113 | |
| Music | 5 +1 | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| Music Performance | 6 — | 50% / 50% | 17% | — | |
| Musical Theatre | 8 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $34,596 | |
| Studio Art | 49 — | 31% / 69% | 16% | $40,921 | |
| Theatre | 14 — | 43% / 57% | 0% | $34,596 | |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 12 +2 | 58% / 42% | 0% | — |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Architecture and Planning | 101 | 56% / 44% | 6% | $61,005 | |
| Architecture | 59 — | 47% / 53% | 2% | $63,376 | |
| Environmental Design/Architecture | 42 — | 69% / 31% | 12% | $57,675 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | 1,016 | 79% / 21% | 11% | $87,610 | |
| Aerospace Engineering | 87 +1 | 83% / 17% | 1% | $77,313 | |
| Biomedical Engineering | 73 +3 | 45% / 55% | 12% | $92,831 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 51 — | 55% / 45% | 8% | $81,893 | |
| Civil Engineering | 134 +1 | 80% / 20% | 16% | $79,952 | |
| Computer Engineering | 36 +1 | 83% / 17% | 19% | $95,927 | |
| Computer Science | 292 +10 | 85% / 15% | 18% | $102,353 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management | 29 — | 69% / 31% | 3% | — | |
| Electrical Engineering | 78 +1 | 82% / 18% | 10% | $84,530 | |
| Engineering Physics | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 50% | — | |
| Environmental Engineering | 17 — | 65% / 35% | 0% | $69,229 | |
| General Engineering | 6 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Industrial Engineering | 31 +3 | 84% / 16% | 10% | $86,975 | |
| Materials Engineering | 4 — | 75% / 25% | 0% | — | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 176 +50 | 87% / 13% | 4% | $75,115 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Management | 798 | 64% / 36% | 20% | $79,275 | |
| Accounting | 101 +2 | 63% / 37% | 5% | $86,381 | |
| Business Administration | 642 +11 | 63% / 37% | 21% | $80,233 | |
| International Business | 55 +5 | 71% / 29% | 36% | $55,051 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Nursing | 168 | 22% / 78% | 2% | $84,231 | |
| Nursing | 168 +2 | 22% / 78% | 2% | $84,231 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | 10 | 40% / 60% | 30% | $128,539 | |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 10 — | 40% / 60% | 30% | $128,539 |
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Public Health and Health Professions | 319 | 36% / 64% | 2% | $68,631 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 21 — | 33% / 67% | 5% | $78,269 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 53 — | 4% / 96% | 0% | $65,674 | |
| Exercise Science | 107 +26 | 61% / 39% | 3% | $62,922 | |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist | 8 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Occupational Therapy | |||||
| Public Health | 130 +10 | 28% / 72% | 2% | $72,979 |