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University at Buffalo, State University of New York Common Data Set 2024-25

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Acceptance rate

74.2%

30,308 of 40,856

Early decision rate

No ED

SAT middle 50%

~1210–1380

ACT middle 50%

27–32

Who got into University at Buffalo, State University of New York: GPA and SAT of reported applicants

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GPA and SAT of 43 reported applicants, accepted vs. rejected.

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Admissions
AppliedC140,856
AdmittedC130,308
EnrolledC14,265
YieldC114.1%
Early decisionC21Not offered
Early actionC22Offered, counts not reported
Waitlist
Offered a placeC24,267
Accepted a placeC21,785
Admitted from waitlistC2706
Odds if you stay on the listC239.6%
Test scores and GPA
Submitted SATC928%
Submitted ACTC92.6%
SAT Reading & Writing (25th–75th)C9600–680
SAT Math (25th–75th)C9610–700
Average high school GPAC123.70
GPA of 4.0C1136.2%
GPA 3.75–3.99C1113.4%
GPA 3.50–3.74C1120.8%
GPA below 3.50C1129.7%
Cost and financial aid
Tuition, in-stateG1$7,070
Tuition, out-of-stateG1$27,670
Required feesG1$3,866
Food and housingG1$17,426
Need fully met (first-years)H210.4%
Average % of need metH258%
Average need-based packageH2$13,182
Average need-based grantH2$13,323
What admissions looks at
  • Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
  • Class rankImportant
  • Academic GPAVery important
  • Standardized test scoresVery important
  • Application essayConsidered
  • Recommendation(s)Important
  • InterviewNot considered
  • Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
  • Talent/abilityConsidered
  • Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
  • First generationConsidered
  • Alumni/ae relationNot considered
  • Geographical residenceConsidered
  • State residencyNot considered
  • Religious affiliation/commitmentNot considered
  • Volunteer workConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • Level of applicant's interestNot considered

From item C7.

Outcomes
UndergraduatesB120,360
First-year retentionB2285.2%
4-year graduation rateB—
6-year graduation rateB75.2%
Notes on this filing
  • C1: Total enrolled is 4,265 in the by-status table but 4,264 in the residency breakdown; 4,265 used.
  • C1: Early action applicant and admit counts not printed; early action offered (closing Nov. 1, notification Nov. 19).
  • C2: Waitlist counts mapped by position: offered 4,267; accepted place 1,785; admitted 706.
  • C8: Test policy from C8A checkboxes (not required, considered if submitted) and C8F clarification (test-optional choice available); consistent.
  • C9: SAT composite 25th/50th/75th percentiles not printed; only ERW and Math sections given.
  • CDS-B4-B11 graduation grid: 4-year graduation rate not printed (only counts, 2,482 of 4,121 completed in four years); 6-year rate 75.2% used from H line.
  • G1: Single public tuition by residency; in-state line labelled 'out-of-district' in the filing. Tuition set null because in-state and out-of-state are both given.
  • H2: Used first-time full-time freshmen column. Need-fully-met percent computed as 276/2,651 = 10.4% per instruction. Line j (average financial aid package, all aid sources) used for avg_need_based_package. pct_with_need_awarded_aid not printed, left null.
  • H2 line i (58%) is the average percent of need met for freshmen awarded need-based aid.

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University at Buffalo, State University of New York admissions FAQ
What is University at Buffalo, State University of New York's acceptance rate?
University at Buffalo, State University of New York admitted 30,308 of 40,856 first-year applicants for 2024-25, an acceptance rate of 74.2%, according to its Common Data Set.
Does University at Buffalo, State University of New York have early decision?
No. University at Buffalo, State University of New York does not offer early decision, per its 2024-25 Common Data Set.
What SAT score do you need for University at Buffalo, State University of New York?
The middle 50% of University at Buffalo, State University of New York's enrolled first-years scored about 1210–1380 on the SAT and 27–32 on the ACT.
How many students get off University at Buffalo, State University of New York's waitlist?
University at Buffalo, State University of New York offered 4,267 students a waitlist spot and admitted 706 from it (39.6% of those who stayed on).
How much does University at Buffalo, State University of New York cost?
Tuition is $7,070 in-state, plus $17,426 for food and housing, before aid. The average need-based grant is $13,323.
What is University at Buffalo, State University of New York's graduation rate?
75.2% of students graduate within six years.

Source: University at Buffalo, State University of New York Common Data Set 2024-25 . “—” means the college left the item blank.

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