Buffalo, NY · Public · 20,112 students

What are University at Buffalo’s admission requirements?

University at Buffalo admits 74.2% of applicants. Here’s what to send, who got in, and where you stand.

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74.2%admitted

What to send.

  • SAT or ACTOptional

When to apply.

  • Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
  • Regular DecisionFebruary 1, 2027

Admitted class · 2024

Here’s the class that got in.

Acceptance rate
74.2%
SAT middle 50%
1210–1380median 1270
ACT middle 50%
27–32median 28
Testing
Optional33% sent an SAT

Your chances

What are your chances at University at Buffalo?

See where your GPA and scores land in the class that got in.

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Reported by the college

What does University at Buffalo weigh most?

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  • Very important

    • Grades
    • Course rigor
    • Essay
  • Considered

    • Class rank
    • Test scores
    • Recommendations
    • Work experience
  • Not considered

    • Legacy

From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether University at Buffalo considers each part, not how heavily.

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