Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$10.8k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,782
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,572
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,754
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,674
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$27,536
Net price (after aid)$20,470
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$14,240
$30k – $48k$16,624
$48k – $75k$21,261
$75k – $110k$23,286
$110k+$26,546
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$70,814
Median debt at graduation$19,000
Est. monthly loan payment$201
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.7×Graduates earn about 3.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants32%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans41%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
73%
Freshman Retention
84%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$70.8k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$19k below avg
Strong completion rate
73% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$10.8k
Out-of-state
$30.6k
Net price
$20.5k
Pell
32%
Median debt
$19k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$70.8k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesEngineeringSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceArts & HumanitiesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (28)
Natural Sciences
PhysicsChemistryBiologyMathematics
Engineering
Chemical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCivil EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Social Sciences
EconomicsPolitical Science
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Admissions
Acceptance rate
69%
SAT range
1210 - 1380
ACT range
27 - 32
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is University at Buffalo located?
- University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, NY, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University at Buffalo?
- University at Buffalo is a public university based in NY. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University at Buffalo?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University at Buffalo is approximately 69%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University at Buffalo?
- University at Buffalo's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,782 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University at Buffalo?
- University at Buffalo reports total enrollment of approximately 31,710 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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