University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NYPublicRank 988 of 1,732Traditional rank 642 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,240 |
| $30–48k | $16,624 |
| $48–75k | $21,261 |
| $75–110k | $23,286 |
| $110k+ | $26,546 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $10,782 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $10,782 |
| Change | $0 (+0.0%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $30,572 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $16,754 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| 2026-27 resident tuition + broad-based fees | $10,818 |
| 2026-27 nonresident undergraduate tuition | $29,070 |
Source: SUNY Board of Trustees, June 2026 resolutions on fees and tuition. Fees shown for non-TAP recipients.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +6.8% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 73% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 84% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 38% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 50% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,091 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$661 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | $9,867 | $1,631 |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $9,778 | $420 |
| SUNY Brockport | $10,241 | $2,654 |
| University at Albany | $9,747 | $241 |
| Stony Brook University | $10,266 | $428 |
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