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University at Buffalo
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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Deadline
February 1, 2025
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Admissions Department
12 Capen Hall Buffalo, NY 14260
(716) 822-3648 x3648
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject
Req
Reco
English
4
Mathematics
3
Foreign Language
3
Social Studies
4
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Considered if submitted
Not reported
SAT Only
Considered if submitted
Not reported
ACT Only
Considered if submitted
Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
12 Capen Hall
Buffalo
NY
14260
Phone
(716) 822-3648 x3648
Fax
(716) 645-6411
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1, 2025
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins February 1
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
November 19
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
Required for all freshmen
Other
Portfolio for architecture; audition for dance, music theatre, theatre and music recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
Geographic Residence
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
69% of 38,210 applicants were admitted
Women
71% of 19,756 applicants were admitted
Men
68% of 18,454 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
5,601 (21%) of 26,481 admitted students enrolled
Women
2,589 (19%) of 13,930 admitted students enrolled
Men
3,012 (24%) of 12,551 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
4,267
Students Accepting Wait List Position
1,785
Students Admitted From Wait List
706
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
Not Reported
3.75 - 3.99
Not Reported
2.00 - 2.49
0%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 651 average , 610-700 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
27%
Score of 600 - 700
53.2%
Score of 500 - 600
19.4%
Score of 400 - 500
0.4%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 622 average , 600-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
19.7%
Score of 600 - 700
58.2%
Score of 500 - 600
21.1%
Score of 400 - 500
1%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
28 average , 27-32 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
51.4%
Score of 24 - 29
44.2%
Score of 18 - 23
4.3%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 28%
Top quarter: 60%
Top half: 90%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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