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University at Buffalo, the State University of New York
Admissions

Interested in attending University at Buffalo, the State University of New York?

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.

81
%
Acceptance rate
3.59
Average High School GPA
1303
SAT Midpoint

Admission Rates

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

81%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, University of Buffalo accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 45,607 people applied and 36,780 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
19201 / 23601 (81%)
Men
17557 / 22006 (80%)

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%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2024
2025
2026

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:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

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

3.59
Average High School GPA
1303
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 3.59. 27% of freshmen who attended University of Buffalo were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 56% 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
32%
3.75-3.99
14%
3.50-3.74
20%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
9%
2.00-2.49
1%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

28%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

3%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
610
Math Mean
654
75th Percentile
700
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
610
Verbal Mean
649
75th Percentile
690
SAT Composite Scores
Composite Mean
1303

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 1
Application notification
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