What are your chances at University at Buffalo?
Buffalo, NY · Public · 20,112 students
A likely admit for most qualified applicants.
Out of every 100 applicants, about 74 are admitted.
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Published by the U.S. Department of Education. Real reported figures, not estimates.
What families actually paid, by income
| Under $30,000 | $14,668 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $16,585 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $21,262 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $24,117 |
| Over $110,000 | $28,079 |
Average annual net price paid by students receiving federal aid. For your own family, University at Buffalo’s net price calculator is the authoritative figure.
About admissions at University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo accepts about 74.2% of applicants. Applicants with a reasonable profile have good odds, though a sharp application still improves your chances.
Admitted students typically score between 1210 and 1380 on the SAT, or 27–32 on the ACT. Falling below that range doesn’t disqualify you — it means the rest of your application needs to carry more weight.
The number that actually matters isn’t this school’s average — it’s how your specific application measures up. That’s what IvyscoreAI tells you.
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Get your score — free →Admissions data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Rates and score ranges reflect recent reported years and may change.