University at Buffalo, NY
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University at Buffalo Rankings
Affordability69
Selectivity60
Retention69
Graduation61
Earnings53
Diversity83
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University at Buffalo
79%
Bachelor’s
11%
Associate’s
11%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture2%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences10%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Engineering15%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology10%
Social Sciences14%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into University at Buffalo
56%
Admission Rate
635
Median SAT Math
610
Median SAT Reading
27
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)590–680
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)570–650
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)24–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University at Buffalo
$10K
In-State Tuition
$28K
Out-of-State Tuition
$25K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University at Buffalo
47%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
68%
Repayment Rate
$199
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 54% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 23% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $29K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $24K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 63% | 48% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 68% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 74% | 57% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 77% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University at Buffalo
87%
Retention Rate
15%
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
75%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 60% | 45% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 75% | 58% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 76% | 61% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 83% | 56% | 53% |
| Black | 72% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 73% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 46% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 80% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 71% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 83% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University at Buffalo
94%
Employment Rate
$41K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$59K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $41K | $34K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $59K | $49K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $76K | $64K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $41K | $34K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $48K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $53K | $43K | $35K |
Students
Students at University at Buffalo
21,404
Undergraduates
69%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
9,896
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 15% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 47% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 15% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 31% | 41% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 26% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
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