University at Buffalo - SUNY - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

University at Buffalo Description:

The University at Buffalo, part of the State University of New York system, is a comprehensive public research university located in Western New York. The University at Buffalo is the largest of the SUNY schools with ambitious plans for future growth. The school has three campuses totalling over 1,300 acres. Shuttles run frequently between and across campuses. Because of UB's many excellent research centers, it was granted membership in the Association of American Universities. In athletics, the Buffalo Bulls compete in the NCAA Division I Mid-American Conference.

Admissions Data (2007):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 51.7%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 500 / 610
  • SAT Math: 540 / 650
  • SAT Writing: - / -
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  • ACT Composite: 23 / 27
  • ACT English: - / -
  • ACT Math: - / -
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Enrollment (2007):

• Total Enrollment: 28,054 (18,779 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 53.9% Male / 46.1% Female
• 93.3% Full-time

Costs (2007 - 08):

• Tuition and Fees: $6,218 (in-state); $12,478 (out-of-state)
• Books: $826
• Room and Board: $8,620
• Other Expenses: $631
• Total Cost: $16,295 (in-state); $22,555 (out-of-state)

University at Buffalo Financial Aid (2006 - 07):

• Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 79%
• Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Federal Grants: 25%
  • State / Local Grants: 55%
  • Institutional Grants: 29%
  • Loans: 52%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Federal Grants: $3,693
  • State / Local Grants: $2,240
  • Institutional Grants: $3,606
  • Loans: $5,895

Most Popular Majors:

Business Administration, Communication Studies, Electrical Engineering, English, History, Humanities, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics