- Acceptance rate: 74% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 600–680 reading and writing, 610–700 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 27–32 composite
- Average net price: $20,511 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University at Buffalo reported: an acceptance rate of 74% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 27–32.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University at Buffalo reviews each application.
University at Buffalo GPA requirements
University at Buffalo requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University at Buffalo hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University at Buffalo acceptance rate
University at Buffalo admitted 30,308 of 40,856 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 74%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University at Buffalo is a public 4-year university in Buffalo, New York, with 20,359 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University at Buffalo in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 600 | 640 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 650 | 700 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 29 | 32 |
| ACT English | 24 | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 25 | 28 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1295 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University at Buffalo looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University at Buffalo awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,511 a year at University at Buffalo in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into University at Buffalo?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. University at Buffalo admitted 74% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at University at Buffalo with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University at Buffalo admitted 74% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into University at Buffalo?
A lot: University at Buffalo requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at University at Buffalo?
University at Buffalo's acceptance rate was 74% for fall 2024: it admitted 30,308 of 40,856 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University at Buffalo test optional?
Yes. University at Buffalo considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 28% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
What GPA does University at Buffalo look for?
University at Buffalo requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What SAT and ACT scores do University at Buffalo students have?
The middle 50% of University at Buffalo's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 600–680 in reading and writing and 610–700 in math; ACT composite 27–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What do students pay at University at Buffalo after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,511 a year at University at Buffalo in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at University at Buffalo?
Yes. University at Buffalo awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does University at Buffalo consider legacy status?
No. University at Buffalo doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check University at Buffalo's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University at BuffaloU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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