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Suny at Buffalo (University at Buffalo)
- 3435 Main Street
- Buffalo, NY 14214
- OPEID College Code: 00283700
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- General Phone: (716) 645-2000
- President: John B. Simpson
- Website: www.buffalo.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 28,054
- College Alias: University at Buffalo
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Hospital Services Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.buffalo.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $65.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 10,031 | 9,800 | 19,831 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 5,262 (52%) | 4,983 (51%) | 10,245 (52%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,731 (33%) | 1,532 (31%) | 3,263 (32%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 3,034 | 93% |
| ACT ® Exam | 895 | 27% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 500 | 610 |
| SAT ® Math | 540 | 650 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 23 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: University at Buffalo Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 79%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 52% | 25% | 55% | 29% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,895 | $3,693 | $2,240 | $3,606 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Number in Default | 119 | 103 | 123 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,310 | 5,015 | 4,692 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,218 | $6,128 | $6,068 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,478 | $12,388 | $12,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $826 | $893 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,620 | $8,108 | $7,526 |
| Other Expenses | $631 | $1,345 | $1,339 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,132 | $8,108 | $7,526 |
| Other Expenses | $1,280 | $1,975 | $1,939 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,756 | $1,975 | $1,939 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,295 | $16,474 | $15,783 |
| Out of State | $22,555 | $22,734 | $22,043 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,456 | $17,104 | $16,383 |
| Out of State | $23,716 | $23,364 | $22,643 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,800 | $8,996 | $8,857 |
| Out of State | $15,060 | $15,256 | $15,117 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Dental School | $17,693 | $33,993 |
| Medical School | $20,218 | $34,918 |
| Pharmacy School | $15,089 | $25,089 |
| Law School | $14,633 | $21,433 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 28,054 Undergraduate: 18,779 Graduate: 7,246 Professional: 2,029
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 14,550 Female: 13,504
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,124 Female: 8,655
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,417 Female: 3,829
- Professional Gender Male: 1,009 Female: 1,020
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 23,579 Part-Time: 4,475
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 17,517 Part-Time: 1,262
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,039 Part-Time: 3,207
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 2,023 Part-Time: 6
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 4,051 | 14% |
| American Indian | 117 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,609 | 6% |
| Asian | 2,210 | 8% |
| Hispanic | 869 | 3% |
| White | 16,489 | 59% |
| Unknown | 2,709 | 10% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 98 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,180 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,203 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,852 | 24% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,189 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,578 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 812 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 797 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 338 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 5,285 | 4,207 | 1,078 |
| Faculty Status | 2,361 | 1,552 | 809 |
| Tenured Faculty | 812 | 801 | 11 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,258 | - | 1,258 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,329 | 1,552 | 777 |
| Primarily Instruction | 419 | 268 | 151 |
| Primarily Research | 83 | 57 | 26 |
| Primarily Public Service | 41 | 29 | 12 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 181 | 177 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 1,487 | 1,328 | 159 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,288 | 1,150 | 138 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 591 | 531 | 60 |
| Skilled Crafts | 165 | 165 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 421 | 371 | 50 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,372 (909) | $96,226 (608) | $75,528 (301) |
| Professor | $118,926 (320) | $120,186 (270) | $112,119 (50) |
| Associate Professor | $82,675 (262) | $84,490 (168) | $79,430 (94) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,696 (288) | $70,215 (161) | $62,235 (127) |
| Instructor | $49,352 (3) | - (-) | $49,352 (3) |
| Lecturer | $60,154 (36) | $61,767 (9) | $59,617 (27) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $104,129 (148) | $113,328 (92) | $89,016 (56) |
| Professor | $151,098 (33) | $154,965 (28) | $129,443 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $105,765 (49) | $108,432 (32) | $100,744 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $80,797 (58) | $84,280 (28) | $77,546 (30) |
| Instructor | $59,736 (3) | $59,736 (3) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $75,396 (5) | $78,300 (1) | $74,671 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,788 (1,057) | $95,766 (700) | $75,105 (357) |
| Professor | $119,365 (353) | $120,807 (298) | $111,555 (55) |
| Associate Professor | $83,283 (311) | $85,167 (200) | $79,889 (111) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,598 (346) | $70,029 (189) | $62,467 (157) |
| Instructor | $49,114 (6) | $48,876 (3) | $49,352 (3) |
| Lecturer | $60,342 (41) | $61,997 (10) | $59,808 (31) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,117,890 | $2,810,401 | $2,307,489 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 45% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 604 | 311 | 293 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 511 | 272 | 239 |
| Baseball | 29 | 29 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 187 | 86 | 101 |
| Football | 97 | 97 | - |
| Rowing | 71 | - | 71 |
| Soccer | 59 | 28 | 31 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 43 | 17 | 26 |
| Tennis | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Wrestling | 32 | 32 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $95,352 | $67,390 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $42,693 | $27,044 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 81 | 45 | 36 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Rowing | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 87%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 61% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 59% |
| Female | 64% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 58% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 62% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 63% |
| Unknown | 71% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 39% |
| 5 Years | 57% |
| 6 Years | 61% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 21 | 15 |
| Liquor Related | 7 | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 8 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 123 | 109 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 5 |
| Arson | 2 | 11 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 63 | 51 |
| Arson | 1 | 8 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
