University at Buffalo, the State University of New York
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University at Buffalo, the State University of New York, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

74
%
Acceptance rate
3.64
Average High School GPA
1292
SAT Midpoint

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University at Buffalo, the State University of New York?

74%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, University of Buffalo accepted 74% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 40,831 people applied and 30,308 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
15909 / 21021 (76%)
Men
14381 / 19810 (73%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University at Buffalo, the State University of New York:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

14%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at University at Buffalo, the State University of New York, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University at Buffalo, the State University of New York by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things University of Buffalo considers:

Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University at Buffalo, the State University of New York?

3.64
Average High School GPA
1292
SAT Midpoint

Grades

Students who recently attended University at Buffalo, the State University of New York as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.64. 28% of freshmen who attended University of Buffalo were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 59% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
36%
3.75-3.99
13%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
7%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

33%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

3%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
610
Math Mean
653
75th Percentile
700
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
600
Verbal Mean
639
75th Percentile
680
SAT Composite Scores
Composite Mean
1292

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University at Buffalo, the State University of New York. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

November
Application notification
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