University at Buffalo

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,070

2024 Average Net Price

$20,529

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

74.2%

40,856 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

31,903

82.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

75.2%

3,098 Graduates

About

University at Buffalo is a higher education institution located in Erie County, NY. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University at Buffalo were General Computer & Information Sciences (668 degrees awarded), General Engineering (467 degrees), and Social Work (225 degrees).

In 2024, 9,925 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University at Buffalo. 49.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,249 degrees), 3.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,147 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University at Buffalo is $7,070, which is $−24,850 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University at Buffalo is $7,070, which is $24,850 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,529.

In 2024, 61% of undergraduate students attending University at Buffalo received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,070

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University at Buffalo was $7,070. The cost of tuition at University at Buffalo is $−24,850 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University at Buffalo (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,529

2024 Value

0.0878%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University at Buffalo had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,529. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University at Buffalo grew by 0.0878%.

This chart compares the average net price of University at Buffalo (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,714

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University at Buffalo was of $15,714 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.76% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 15.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University at Buffalo (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at University at Buffalo received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.67% with respect to 2023, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University at Buffalo (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University at Buffalo received 40,856 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.92% annual growth. Out of those 40,856 applicants, 30,308 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.2% acceptance rate.

There were 31,903 students enrolled at University at Buffalo in 2024. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University at Buffalo has an overall enrollment yield of 14.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

30,308

Accepted Out of 40,856

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University at Buffalo was 74.2% (30,308 admissions from 40,856 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 69.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 6.92%, while admissions grew by 14.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University at Buffalo (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2024)

1,161

Scores Submitted (2024)

28% of enrolled first-time students at University at Buffalo in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University at Buffalo had a total enrollment of 31,903 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University at Buffalo is 26,254 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,649. This means that 82.3% of students enrolled at University at Buffalo are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University at Buffalo, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.6% White, 14.7% Asian, 8.07% Black or African American, 7.86% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Two or More Races, 0.407% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0345% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University at Buffalo in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.3%), followed by White Female (20.1%) and Asian Male (10.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.1%), followed by White Male (16.2%) and Asian Female (6.11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University at Buffalo in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31,903 students. The full-time enrollment at University at Buffalo is 26,254 and the part-time enrollment is 5,649. This means that 82.3% of students enrolled at University at Buffalo are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University at Buffalo (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University at Buffalo was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University at Buffalo had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University at Buffalo (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
13,595 enrolled students
Asian
4,699 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,575 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University at Buffalo is 42.6% White, 14.7% Asian, 8.07% Black or African American, 7.86% Hispanic or Latino, 3.39% Two or More Races, 0.407% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0345% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 979 students (3.07%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 103 fewer women than men received degrees from University at Buffalo. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University at Buffalo is white (4,249 degrees awarded). There were 3.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,147 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University at Buffalo is General Computer & Information Sciences (668 degrees awarded), followed by General Engineering (467 degrees) and Social Work (225 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University at Buffalo, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (135 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (219 degrees), and Engineering (1,643 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University at Buffalo are Software developers (584,311 people), Other managers (562,318 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (379,834 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (360,786 people), and Civil engineers (320,261 people).

The most specialized majors at University at Buffalo in 2024 are Library Science (135 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (219 degrees), Engineering (1,643 degrees), Math & Statistics (233 degrees), and Social Sciences (792 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University at Buffalo are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University at Buffalo are Library Science (135 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (219 degrees), Engineering (1,643 degrees), Math & Statistics (233 degrees), and Social Sciences (792 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University at Buffalo are Computer Systems Design (707,003 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (633,820 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (458,313 people), Elementary & secondary schools (439,382 people), and Construction (423,275 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University at Buffalo.

Most Common (2024)

Creative Writing
14 degrees awarded
Journalism
8 degrees awarded
Mass Communication & Media Studies
7 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University at Buffalo was Creative Writing with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at University at Buffalo according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,014

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

4,911

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 5,014 degrees were awarded to men at University at Buffalo, which is 1.02 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,911).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University at Buffalo by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 489 degrees were awarded to men at University at Buffalo in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.64 times more than the 299 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 406 degrees were awarded to men at University at Buffalo in General Psychology, which is 2.99 times more than the 136 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 59% of students graduating from University at Buffalo completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 74% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (87.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University at Buffalo is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (87.5% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.33% of graduates (165 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,249 degrees awarded
Asian
1,147 degrees awarded
Black or African American
604 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University at Buffalo is white (4,249 degrees awarded). There were 3.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,147 degrees).

2.99% of degree recipients (297 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,373 degrees awarded
White Male
2,278 degrees awarded
White Female
2,245 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University at Buffalo is white female (2,373 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2,278 degrees).

Operations

University at Buffalo has an endowment valued at nearly $1.06B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 36.6M (3.46%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University at Buffalo had a total salary expenditure of 1.43B. University at Buffalo employs 458 Assistant professors, 440 Associate professors and 425 Professors. Most academics at University at Buffalo are Male Professor (278), Female Assistant professor (240), and Male Associate professor (240).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University at Buffalo are: Business and Financial Operations, with 602 employees, Service, with 510 employees, and Management with 406 employees.

Endowment

$1.06B

2024 Endowment

9.11%

growth from 2023

University at Buffalo has an endowment valued at about $1.06B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University at Buffalo grew 9.11% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $807M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University at Buffalo (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$183M - Federal
$19.8M - State
$1.26M - Local

As of 2024, University at Buffalo received $183M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $19.8M from state grants and contracts, and $1.26M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$590M

2024 Salaries

12%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University at Buffalo paid a median of $590M in salaries, which represents 41.2% of their overall expenditure ($1.43B) and a 12% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.1% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.95% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$186M

Instructional Salaries

1,442

Number of Employees

In 2024, University at Buffalo paid a total of $186M to 1,442 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University at Buffalo were Business and Financial Operations with 602 employees, Service with 510 employees, and Management with 406 employees.

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