| UB vs. Buffalo State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#130 in National Universities #24 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #62 in Federal Region II Universities #86 in New York Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,936 New York Residents $31,536 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,533 New York Residents $19,653 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,530 New York Residents $28,210 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,208 New York Residents $24,688 Out-of-State |
| More$9,401 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,710 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,290 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,070 SAT- |
| Easier74.18% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter72.95% |
| Favorable14.07% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.22% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger31,903 | Total Enrollment | Smaller6,188 |
| Larger20,359 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,255 |
| Larger11,544 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller933 |
| Larger2,663 | Online Student Population | Smaller328 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower33% |
| Lower14% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher40% |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower58% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,737) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,700) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,080) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,880) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 2,483 | Number of faculty | 567 |
| Higher$111,964 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$82,145 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.