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University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$53,742

Acceptance Rate

69%

Graduation Rate

74%

Annual Tuition

$10,782

At a Glance

Total Students

20,284

Retention Rate

85%

Faculty Ratio

11

Financial Aid

41%

Median Debt

$19,000

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

The University at Buffalo is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 69.3% and a student population of 20,284. The university has a retention rate of 84.5% and a graduation rate of 73.5%. The median debt for graduates is $19,000, and 40.9% of students receive financial aid.

In-state tuition costs $10,782. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median salary of $44,259. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $53,742, and ten years after graduation, the median salary is $70,814.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$44k

1 YEAR

$54k

5 YEARS

$71k

10 YEARS

Top 24% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, University at Buffalo alumni earn $44,259. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $53,742. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn $70,814. The median debt for graduates is $19,000.

The University at Buffalo has a student body of 20,284. The university has an acceptance rate of 69.3% and a graduation rate of 73.5%. The retention rate is 84.5%. 40.9% of students receive financial aid. In-state tuition is $10,782.

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Campus Location

Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, NY 14260-1660

University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, New York. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

University at Buffalo has an acceptance rate of 69.3%.