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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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Public
studentType
Coed
21,181
Undergraduates
11,396
Men - 53.8%
9,786
Women - 46.2%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
81% of 45,637 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.7
SAT Math
654 average
610-700 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
649 average
610-690 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
29 average
27-31 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $29,099
Out-of-state: $50,529
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $11,036
Out-of-state: $32,466
Room and Board
$18,063
Average Percent of Need Met
51%
Average Freshman Award
$13,835
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$36,063
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
1,511
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
15%
10-19
18%
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
35% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Bulls
Sororities
2% of women participate
Fraternities
0% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.2%
Asian
21.2%
Black/African-American
11.3%
Hispanic/Latino
11.6%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
4.9%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0%
White
47%
Unknown
3.6%
International Students
10.6% from 83 countries
First-Year Students Returning
85.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
58.0%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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