Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002837
- Phone: (607) 777-2000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
61.08%FINANCIAL AID RATE
83%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
22FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,549Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University at Buffalo
4400 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY
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.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students University at Buffalo accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
University at Buffalo has a total student population of about 32,000. The student body is made up of 69% undergraduate students and 14% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $15,900. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $50 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State: $7,100-$8,500
- Out-of-State: $25,000-$29,690
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $300-$350 per unit
- Out-of-State: $1,000-$1,200 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 83% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 69% | $8,774 |
Receiving Student Loans | 54% | $7,597 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, University at Buffalo may offer student services including:- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Child care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dietetics Program
- Endodontics Program
- English Language Program
- Law Program
- Medical (M.D.) Program
- Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Program
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics Program
- Pediatric Dentistry Program
- Periodontics Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Psychology (Psy.D.) Program
- Prosthodontics Program
- Master's in Public Health (M.P.H.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University at Buffalo is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Mid-American Conference)
- Track and Field (Mid-American Conference)
- Football (Mid-American Conference)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University at Buffalo by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Architecture (B, M)
- Urban Planning (D, M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Science (B)
- Exercise Physiology (B, D, M)
- Biostatistics (C, D, M)
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology (D, M)
- Biotechnology (B, M)
- Neuroscience (D, M)
- Biochemistry (B, D, M)
- Bioinformatics (B, M)
- Pharmacology (D)
- Biophysics (D)
- Physiology (M)
- Epidemiology (D, M)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, D, M)
- Journalism (C)
- Multimedia
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
- Higher Education Administration (C, D, M)
- ESL (M)
- Guidance Counselor (C, D, M)
- Elementary Education (M)
- Education (M)
- Curriculum and Instruction (C, D)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (D, M)
- Reading Teacher and Literacy Specialist (D, M)
- Secondary Education (C)
- Special Education (D)
- Early Childhood Education
- Science Teacher
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, C, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Industrial Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Engineering (M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D, M)
- Creative Writing (C)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Medicine (D)
- Pharmacy (D)
- Dentistry (D)
- Occupational Therapy (B, M)
- Audiology and Speech Pathology (B, D, M)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Public Health (B, C, M)
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling (C, M)
- Medical Technology (B)
- Mental Health Counseling (C, M)
- Family Practice Nurse (D)
- Nurse Anesthetist (D)
- Adult Health Nurse (D)
- Nuclear Medicine (B)
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse (D)
- Health Informatics (M)
- Nursing Administration (M)
- Nursing Science (D)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, D, M)
- Jewish and Judaic Studies (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, C, M)
- Counseling Psychology (D)
- School Psychology (C, M)
- Clinical Psychology (D)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (D, M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Social Science (B, M)
- Economics (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
- Cartography and GIS (B, M)
- Geography (B, D, M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Dance (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, D, M)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, M)
- Design and Visual Communications (M)
- Music Theory and Composition (D, M)
- Art History (B, M)
- Music (B)
- Commercial and Advertising Art (C)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University at Buffalo.
- SUNY College at Buffalo in Brockport, NY (3 miles away)
- SUNY at Fredonia in Cortland, NY (44 miles away)
- SUNY College at Brockport in Utica, NY (47 miles away)
- SUNY at Geneseo in Fredonia, NY (52 miles away)
- University of West Alabama in Birmingham, AL (53 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Review a complete list of all the New York colleges
- Get a list of all state universities in New York
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002837
- Phone: (607) 777-2000
- School Homepage