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.


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?
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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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