UB Description

The University at Buffalo is a premier research-intensive public university, a flagship institution in the State University of New York system and its largest and most comprehensive campus. UB was the first public university in New York to be admitted (in 1990) into the Association of American Universities, joining North America’s other leading research universities. UB is a leader and an innovator in higher education and in beneficial discoveries. Our work in education, research, and service is guided by our mission to improve the quality of life for the people of our region and to the world at large.

UB is a research-intensive university, housing world-leading research centers in areas that range from bioinformatics to homeland security. UB spends over $323 million annually on research. Our research portfolio produces results that make people in earthquake zones safer, move mail around the world faster, extend knowledge of the human genome, and improve life in hundreds of other ways.

Life on campus at UB offers endless services and opportunities from leadership workshops to wellness resources. Community, pride, and tradition inspire an enriching campus life experience for all students.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Bengals

Nicknames

UB, SUNY Buffalo

Website

www.buffalo.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$7,013

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,913

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

28,881

UB Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
18,760
Freshman Class
3,154
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
28,881

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
64%
Graduate
36%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
80%
Out-of-State
20%

Gender of Students

Women
46%
Men
54%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
6%
Asian
10%
Caucasian
68%
Latino
3%
Other
13%

Students State Origin

New York
80%
Other
20%

International Students

International
16%
Domestic
84%