At a glance
Average net price
$20,995
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
75.2%
Admission rate
74%
Undergrad size
20,112
In-state tuition
$10,936
Out-of-state tuition
$31,536
Cost of attendance
$30,785
Median earnings (10y)
$70,814
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,295
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 85.2%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (36%), social sciences (24%), business (17%).
- STEM36%
- Health8%
- Business17%
- Humanities & arts16%
- Social sciences24%
- Business16.6%~3,329 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering14.4%~2,898 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences12.4%~2,498 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology9.9%~1,989 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,977 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,627 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Computer science6.7%~1,343 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication6.1%~1,235 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~630 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.1%~424 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture2.1%~420 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.7%~346 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~326 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.6%~326 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal1.5%~296 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~171 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~105 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~88 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~54 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 1,506 | $37,574 | $21,500 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 1,196 | $27,689 | $20,830 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 832 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 690 | $23,366 | $22,481 |
| Engineering, General. | Master's | 628 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 608 | $34,834 | $22,251 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 523 | $60,109 | $20,500 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 499 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 493 | $43,155 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 452 | $61,042 | $23,944 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 391 | $70,788 | $26,117 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 362 | $70,415 | — |
| Medicine. | First professional | 345 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 323 | $30,016 | $21,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 299 | $59,397 | $22,913 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 293 | $29,746 | $18,945 |
| Law. | First professional | 290 | $53,756 | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 290 | — | $23,250 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 258 | $28,639 | $20,750 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 249 | $40,642 | $20,225 |
| Dentistry. | First professional | 240 | $70,533 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 231 | $34,274 | $18,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 229 | $44,869 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 228 | $95,335 | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 207 | $25,476 | $23,900 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 206 | $45,087 | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | Bachelor's | 202 | $59,797 | $24,846 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 196 | $67,511 | $23,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 192 | $44,510 | $19,680 |
| Library Science and Administration. | Master's | 172 | $41,584 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 157 | $26,574 | $23,392 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 156 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 155 | $50,627 | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 147 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 146 | $47,620 | $21,000 |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 145 | $30,844 | $22,854 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 143 | $54,249 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 137 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | Master's | 132 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 131 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo is a very large institution located in Buffalo, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 20,112 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Engineering, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University at Buffalo — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,995 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,936 for in-state students and $31,536 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $30,785 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 75.2%, a strong completion outcome. 85.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $70,814 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University at Buffalo confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Engineering, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (36% of credentials), social sciences (24% of credentials), business (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University at Buffalo accepts 74% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,295. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Buffalo, New York (suburb), University at Buffalo draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University at Buffalo
Q.How much does University at Buffalo cost?
The average net price at University at Buffalo is $20,995 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $30,785.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University at Buffalo?
University at Buffalo has a 6-year graduation rate of 75.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University at Buffalo?
University at Buffalo admits 74% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University at Buffalo graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University at Buffalo graduate earns $70,814 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University at Buffalo?
Published tuition is $10,936 in-state and $31,536 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University at Buffalo located?
University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, New York (ZIP 14260).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University at Buffalo at their official website.