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University at Buffalo: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University at Buffalo admits about 74.2% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1210–1380 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 25–30 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 74.2%
SAT range 1210-1380
Net price $21,775
Graduation rate 72.8%

University at Buffalo At a Glance

LocationBuffalo, New York
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment20,112
Acceptance Rate74.2%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)600-680
SAT Range (Math)610-700
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1210-1380
Average SAT (Combined)1295
ACT Range27-32
Average Net Price$21,775/yr
Tuition (In-State)$11,036/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$32,466/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate72.8%
Full-Time Retention Rate85.2%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$75,679
Median Debt at Completion$19,000

How University at Buffalo Compares

University at Buffalo is more selective than about 60% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 20,112 students, it is larger than about 63% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

University at Albany Albany, NY — 69% acceptance CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY — 80% acceptance Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY — 67% acceptance St. John's University-New York Queens, NY — 83% acceptance CUNY Queens College Queens, NY — 64% acceptance Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY — 63% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University at Buffalo's acceptance rate?

University at Buffalo's acceptance rate is about 74.2%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for University at Buffalo?

Admitted students at University at Buffalo typically report a combined SAT score between 1210 and 1380 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does University at Buffalo require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University at Buffalo's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University at Buffalo?

The average net price reported for University at Buffalo is $21,775 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University at Buffalo's official site.