University at Buffalo
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want a large campus community. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $62,100 within 10 years; strong 75% graduation rate.
About This School
University at Buffalo is a public institution located in Buffalo, New York with approximately 20,112 undergraduate students enrolled. University at Buffalo has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,995 per year. The graduation rate is 75%, and the typical graduate earns $62,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
The State University of New York at Buffalo is a public research university in Buffalo and Amherst, New York, United States. The university was founded in 1846 as a private medical college and merged with the State University of New York system in 1962. It is one of two flagship institutions of the SUNY system, along with Stony Brook University. As of fall 2023, the university enrolled nearly 32,000 students in 13 schools and colleges, making it the largest public university in the state of New York.
As SUNY's largest flagship and a legitimate research university, this is a strong option for students who want serious academic credentials at a public school price — the average net cost of $20,470/year and median debt of just $14,250 at graduation are genuinely favorable. The 73% graduation rate is decent but not exceptional, meaning roughly 1 in 4 students don't finish, so it's worth asking honestly whether the program you're entering has strong completion and support. Median earnings of $62,100 a decade out are solid, particularly given the low debt load, making the return on investment here better than many pricier alternatives.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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ACT Scores
What This School Looks For
Early vs. Regular Decision
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 4% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (20,112 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: University at Buffalo Common Data Set (2024-25).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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