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.

69
%
Acceptance rate
1273
SAT Midpoint
February 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

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

69%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, University of Buffalo accepted 69% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 38,210 people applied and 26,481 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
13930 / 19756 (71%)
Men
12551 / 18454 (68%)

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
2022
2023
2024

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

16%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at University at Buffalo, the State University of New York, making their yield rate Medium. 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?

1273
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

28% of freshmen who attended University of Buffalo were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 60% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

University of Buffalo is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

33%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

3%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
600
Math Mean
651
75th Percentile
700
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
590
Verbal Mean
622
75th Percentile
680
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1190
Composite Mean
1273
75th Percentile
1380

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

February 1
Regular admission deadline
February 1
Application notification

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