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University at Buffalo
Explore admissions details for University at Buffalo, including acceptance rate, tuition, net price, testing data, student size, and an estimated 4.0 GPA fit range that can be used with your converter results.
About UB
University at Buffalo is a public institution in Buffalo, NY. It is listed as a bachelor's degree institution in the current dataset. Based on the latest available data, University at Buffalo is moderately selective with an acceptance rate of 69%. Reported student size is about 20,284, which helps frame the scale of the campus experience.
University at Buffalo is included here as part of the CalcmyGPA US school discovery directory, which is designed to help students compare acceptance rate, tuition, SAT and ACT ranges, student size, and GPA-fit guidance in one place. If you are researching whether University at Buffalo should be a reach, match, or stronger-fit option, this profile gives a faster planning summary before you move into application strategy.
Acceptance Rate
69%
Average SAT
1,298
Average ACT
28
Student Size
20,284
In-State Tuition
$10,782
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,572
UB Acceptance Rate, SAT, ACT, and Admissions Data
University at Buffalo sits in the moderately selective range with an acceptance rate of 69%. The average SAT shown here is 1,298, and the midpoint ACT composite is 28. Graduation rate is 73%, which adds useful perspective beyond admissions alone.
Admissions data matters because school selectivity is rarely about one number alone. For University at Buffalo, acceptance rate, SAT or ACT ranges, and graduation-rate signals work better when read together, especially for students comparing several US schools with similar reputations, cost, or GPA expectations.
Acceptance
69%
Graduation Rate
73%
SAT Average
1,298
ACT Composite
28
SAT Reading
620
SAT Math
650
Graduation Rate
73%
Control
Public
UB Tuition, Net Price, and Cost of Attendance
University at Buffalo reports in-state tuition of $10,782 and out-of-state tuition of $30,572. Average net price is $20,470, which can be more useful than sticker tuition when comparing affordability. Estimated annual cost of attendance is $29,043 before individual aid differences. Median debt for completers is $19,000.
Cost is often where school lists change the most. This University at Buffalo cost section is meant to help you compare tuition, average net price, and overall attendance cost more naturally, so you can judge whether the school looks realistic financially before spending more time on essays, applications, or score comparisons.
In-State Tuition
$10,782
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,572
Average Net Price
$20,470
Attendance Cost
$29,043
Average Net Price
$20,470
Cost of Attendance
$29,043
Median Debt
$19,000
UB Student Size, Graduation Rate, and Outcomes
University at Buffalo enrolls about 20,284 students. Public control can affect tuition structure, funding, and campus priorities. Reported median earnings 10 years after entry are $70,814.
Student size and outcomes add important perspective that pure admissions numbers miss. For many applicants, the right US school is not just about getting in, but also about campus scale, graduation success, and longer-term earnings potential, which is why this University at Buffalo profile keeps those factors visible before you drill into calculators or related schools.
Student Size
20,284
Median Earnings
$70,814
UB GPA Requirements and Academic Fit
A practical GPA floor for discovery purposes is around 2.90 on the 4.0 scale. A stronger target is around 3.20 to improve fit. This is an estimate used to turn converter results into school suggestions, not an official admissions guarantee.
The GPA fit range on this page is not an official minimum from University at Buffalo. It is a planning layer that helps you compare your converted 4.0 GPA against other US school profiles in a more practical way. That makes it useful for deciding whether University at Buffalo looks more like a reach, match, or stronger-fit school inside the wider directory.
University at Buffalo is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
Estimated Floor
2.90
Recommended GPA
3.20
How to Apply to UB Strategically
Use this section as a quick application guide before you decide whether UB belongs in your reach, match, or safety group. The goal is to keep admissions fit, affordability, and official requirements in view at the same time.
Check your fit before treating it as a match
Compare University at Buffalo with schools that have similar size, cost, selectivity, and GPA expectations before you decide where it belongs on your list.
Review cost early, not after you apply
Look at tuition, net price, and overall attendance cost early so affordability is part of the decision from the start, not something you discover after you are already committed.
Confirm official requirements on the school website
Use the official admissions and financial-aid pages for final requirements, deadlines, prerequisite expectations, and any updated testing or application-policy changes.
UB GPA, Current Grade, Final Exam, and Planner Calculators
UB Admissions, GPA, Tuition, and FAQ
What is the acceptance rate at University at Buffalo?
University at Buffalo currently shows an acceptance rate of 69% in this dataset.
How competitive is University at Buffalo?
University at Buffalo is moderately competitive. GPA fit still matters, but the admissions picture is less compressed than at highly selective schools.
What GPA is competitive for University at Buffalo?
This page estimates a discovery fit band around 2.90 to 3.20 on the 4.0 scale. These are guidance estimates, not official minimums.
How much does University at Buffalo cost?
University at Buffalo reports in-state tuition of $10,782, out-of-state tuition of $30,572, and an average net price of $20,470.
What test scores are shown for University at Buffalo?
University at Buffalo shows an average SAT of 1,298 and an ACT composite midpoint of 28.
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