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University at Buffalo, founded in 1846, is a public, comprehensive university in the State University of New York system. Its programs include pharmacy, architecture, and a professional program in law. Its 1,350-acre main campus is located in downtown Buffalo.

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collegeType
Public
studentType
Coed
20,461
Undergraduates
11,009
Men - 53.8%
9,453
Women - 46.2%
11,338
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
69% of 38,210 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.8
SAT Math
651 average
610-700 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
622 average
600-680 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
28 average
27-32 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $33,796
Out-of-state: $53,586
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $10,862
Out-of-state: $30,652
Room and Board
$16,754
Average Percent of Need Met
59%
Average Freshman Award
$15,718
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$32,891
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
1,495
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
15%
10-19
26%
20-29
26%
30-39
8%
40-49
5%
50-99
13%
Over 100
6%
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Buffalo Population
254,479
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Buffalo
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
33% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
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Bulls
Sororities
2% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.6%
Asian
20.3%
Black/African-American
10.3%
Hispanic/Latino
10.1%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.8%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
51.3%
Unknown
3.8%
International Students
12.1% from 83 countries
First-Year Students Returning
85.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
58.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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