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
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 28,881
- College Alias: University at Buffalo
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SUNY at Buffalo is "University at Buffalo - The State University of New York." The University at Buffalo is the flagship institution in the SUNY system, as well as its largest campus. Altogether, there are 64 campuses in the SUNY system.
The University at Buffalo, or "UB," is a top public research university. It is known for academic excellence, as well as its culture of creativity and resourceful thinking. UB offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees, 205 master's degrees, 84 doctoral degrees and 10 professional degrees.
The distinguished faculty members of UB have contributed to many innovative inventions, including pattern recognition software, the PSA test for prostate cancer, photodynamic cancer therapy, and an implantable battery-operated cardiac pacemaker, among many others.
SUNY alumni from all 64 campuses include many notable figures, including a leading NASA astronaut, the prime minister of Somalia, a Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, the cofounder of Miramax Films, CEOs of Paramount Pictures, J. Crew and many other leaders from well-known organizations.
History
SUNY at Buffalo was founded in 1846 as the very first institution of higher education in the State University of New York system.
Academics
The academic calendar of SUNY at Buffalo, or UB, follows the semester format. It has fall and spring semesters, and a few, shorter summer "sessions."
Colleges and Schools
- The School of Architecture and Planning
- The College of Arts and Sciences
- The Graduate School of Education
- The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
- The School of Law
- The School of Management
- The School of Social Work
- The Academic Health Center (AHC), a consortium of five health sciences schools:
- Dental Medicine
- Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
- Nursing
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Public Health and Health Professions
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute Graduate Programs
Student Life
The UB activities and opportunities for involvement at UB are numerous. The school offers excellent facilities for health and wellness, as well as top venues for arts and culture, including The Center for the Arts and Lippes Concert Hall. These venues host many concerts and performances by students and faculty, and also attract premier guest artists from around the world.
Traditions
The UB school mascot is "Victor E. Bull."
Athletics
The UB athletic teams compete in 20 intercollegiate sports at the Division I level, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track & Field
- Wrestling
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Gymnastics
- Rowing
- Softball
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track & Field
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
The University of Buffalo, or SUNY at Buffalo, has three campuses:
- North Campus (Amherst, New York)
- South Campus (Buffalo, New York)
- Downtown Campus (Buffalo, New York)
More than 10 percent of UB students study abroad, via exchange programs with 65 universities around the globe.
Community Life
The "Our Impact" program at SUNY at Buffalo reaches out to the community of the Buffalo Niagara region in a variety of ways. The UB is an integral partner in programs that improve the region and enrich the community including involvement in programs for youth, local businesses, housing and healthcare.
- 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
- Website
- www.buffalo.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.buffalo.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- 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
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 10,225 | 9,559 | 19,784 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 5,401 (53%) | 4,867 (51%) | 10,268 (52%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,728 (32%) | 1,426 (29%) | 3,154 (31%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,984 | 95% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,009 | 32% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 500 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 550 | 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: 74%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 53% | 24% | 40% | 33% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,581 | $5,570 | $2,961 | $4,526 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 120 | 140 | 119 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,389 | 5,324 | 5,310 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $7,013 | $6,285 | $6,217 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,013 | $6,285 | $6,217 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,913 | $12,545 | $12,477 |
| Books and Supplies | $975 | $947 | $826 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,552 | $8,620 |
| Other Expenses | $1,837 | $1,274 | $1,331 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,552 | $9,132 |
| Other Expenses | $2,347 | $1,942 | $1,756 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,347 | $1,942 | $1,756 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,473 | $18,058 | $16,994 |
| In-State | $19,473 | $18,058 | $16,994 |
| Out of State | $27,373 | $24,318 | $23,254 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,983 | $18,726 | $17,931 |
| In-State | $19,983 | $18,726 | $17,931 |
| Out of State | $27,883 | $24,986 | $24,191 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $10,335 | $9,318 | $8,799 |
| In-State | $10,335 | $9,318 | $8,799 |
| Out of State | $18,235 | $15,578 | $15,059 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 28,881 Undergraduate: 19,368 Graduate: 9,513
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 15,077 Female: 13,804
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,490 Female: 8,878
- Graduate Gender Male: 4,587 Female: 4,926
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 24,102 Part-Time: 4,779
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 17,966 Part-Time: 1,402
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,136 Part-Time: 3,377
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 4,851 | 17% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | 2,414 | 8% |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 2,538 | 9% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 66 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,081 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,866 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 7,334 | 25% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,249 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,497 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 698 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 738 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 341 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 11 | 0.04% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 5,300 | 4,275 | 1,025 |
| Faculty Status | 2,315 | 1,554 | 761 |
| Tenured Faculty | 805 | 793 | 12 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,242 | - | 1,242 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,287 | 1,554 | 733 |
| Primarily Research | 78 | 59 | 19 |
| Primarily Public Service | 50 | 30 | 20 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 191 | 189 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 1,519 | 1,362 | 157 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,303 | 1,170 | 133 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 552 | 492 | 60 |
| Skilled Crafts | 160 | 160 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 488 | 438 | 50 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $98,234 (896) | $105,293 (587) | $84,825 (309) |
| Professor | $128,357 (330) | $130,099 (269) | $120,677 (61) |
| Associate Professor | $88,751 (282) | $90,549 (176) | $85,767 (106) |
| Assistant Professor | $73,647 (251) | $77,544 (131) | $69,393 (120) |
| Instructor | $54,458 (6) | $57,620 (1) | $53,826 (5) |
| Lecturer | $67,403 (27) | $65,795 (10) | $68,349 (17) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $113,991 (168) | $124,571 (102) | $97,640 (66) |
| Professor | $165,850 (39) | $177,232 (30) | $127,910 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $115,439 (48) | $120,500 (29) | $107,715 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $94,854 (63) | $98,671 (34) | $90,380 (29) |
| Instructor | $61,815 (9) | $59,092 (6) | $67,261 (3) |
| Lecturer | $67,674 (9) | $61,800 (3) | $70,612 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $97,450 (1,064) | $104,794 (689) | $83,956 (375) |
| Professor | $129,133 (369) | $131,595 (299) | $118,617 (70) |
| Associate Professor | $89,580 (330) | $91,687 (205) | $86,126 (125) |
| Assistant Professor | $74,442 (314) | $78,201 (165) | $70,280 (149) |
| Instructor | $52,129 (15) | $49,674 (7) | $54,278 (8) |
| Lecturer | $64,395 (36) | $62,280 (13) | $65,590 (23) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $6,159,123 | $3,472,435 | $2,686,688 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 620 | 323 | 297 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 539 | 284 | 255 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| All Track Combined | 193 | 86 | 107 |
| Football | 99 | 99 | - |
| Rowing | 77 | - | 77 |
| Soccer | 54 | 26 | 28 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Swimming and Diving | 52 | 24 | 28 |
| Tennis | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Wrestling | 32 | 32 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $121,410 | $74,866 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $51,130 | $31,812 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 77 | 43 | 34 |
| 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 |
| All Track 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 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 89%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 63% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 62% |
| Female | 64% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 63% |
| American Indian | 27% |
| Black | 57% |
| Asian | 65% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 63% |
| Unknown | 72% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 42% |
| 5 Years | 59% |
| 6 Years | 63% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 10 | 8 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 28 | 21 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 7 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 33 | 63 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 2 |
| Burglary | 74 | 123 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
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