University at Buffalo (SUNY)
Buffalo, New York
How selective is it?
University at Buffalo (SUNY) is in our Moderately Selective tier (~50-75% acceptance). Most students who meet the typical course/GPA expectations are admitted.
Estimates range ~61-69%.
Tiers are broad on purpose. Acceptance rates move every cycle, and many schools are more competitive for specific majors than the school overall, so use this as a starting point for your list, not a prediction.
How to use University at Buffalo (SUNY) in your college list
This is commonly a target or likely school for students who meet the usual course and GPA expectations. Confirm program-specific requirements and priority deadlines, since some programs here fill early.
Building a list across tiers? See all 18 New York colleges in our finder, or follow our guide to building a list by score and GPA.
Check the current numbers yourself
For University at Buffalo (SUNY)'s current test-score and GPA ranges, acceptance rate, and cost, go to the source:
- Find its Common Data Set ↗ Section C has the middle 50% of scores and GPA. Our step-by-step guide shows how to read it.
- College Scorecard ↗ U.S. Department of Education data on cost, graduation, and outcomes.
- Net price calculator ↗ Estimate what your family would actually pay after aid.
- Find the official admissions page ↗ Deadlines, requirements, and how to apply.
Similar colleges to consider
Schools with a similar selectivity, in the same state, or known for the same fields. A balanced list usually mixes a few reaches, several realistic targets, and at least one or two safeties.
- University at Albany (SUNY)Albany, NY · Moderately Selective
- Binghamton University (SUNY)Binghamton, NY · Selective
- Stony Brook University (SUNY)Stony Brook, NY · Selective
- Baruch College (CUNY)New York, NY · Selective
- Fordham UniversityNew York, NY · Selective
- Hunter College (CUNY)New York, NY · Selective
Frequently asked questions
How selective is University at Buffalo (SUNY)?+
University at Buffalo (SUNY) sits in our "Moderately Selective" tier (~50-75% acceptance). Estimates range ~61-69%.
Is University at Buffalo (SUNY) hard to get into?+
Most students who meet the typical course/GPA expectations are admitted. Selectivity varies by major and changes every admissions cycle, so treat the tier as a starting point and check University at Buffalo (SUNY)'s own admissions data for the current year.
How do I find University at Buffalo (SUNY)'s current SAT, ACT, and GPA ranges?+
Search "University at Buffalo (SUNY) Common Data Set" and open Section C, which lists the middle 50% of test scores and GPA for the entering class. Our guide "How to Build Your Own College List by Score and GPA" on this site walks through it step by step.
Where is University at Buffalo (SUNY)?+
University at Buffalo (SUNY) is a public institution in Buffalo, New York.
Selectivity tiers and "known for" tags are general guidance compiled from public sources and may be out of date. MajorAtlas isn't affiliated with University at Buffalo (SUNY). Always confirm details with the school.