University at Buffalo
NY · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 80.6% | 5,155 | 72.8% | — |
| 2024-2025 | 74.2% | 4,265 | 75.2% | — |
| 2023-2024 | 69.3% | 4,271 | 73.4% | — |
| 2022-2023 | 67.7% | 4,215 | 73.5% | — |
| 2021-2022 | 70.1% | 4,309 | 73.8% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Stony Brook University
- Binghamton University
- Syracuse University
- University of Connecticut
- Temple University
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to University at Buffalo — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- University of Iowa
- Miami University-Oxford
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at University at Buffalo?
University at Buffalo admits 80.6% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for University at Buffalo?
The middle 50% SAT range at University at Buffalo is 1210–1380, with a median score of 1295. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1210; students at the 75th percentile scored 1380.
What ACT score do I need for University at Buffalo?
The middle 50% ACT range at University at Buffalo is 27–31, with a median of 29.
How much does University at Buffalo cost?
Annual full-time tuition at University at Buffalo is $28,500. Room and board is approximately $18,063. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at University at Buffalo?
University at Buffalo's 6-year graduation rate is 72.8%. The first-year retention rate is 85.0%.
How many students attend University at Buffalo?
University at Buffalo enrolls 21,192 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from University at Buffalo's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026.