Buffalo, NY
Roughly 69 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 61% to 69% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 29,900 | 18,264 | 4,289 | 61% |
| 2020 | 30,247 | 20,251 | 4,415 | 67% |
| 2021 | 30,750 | 21,552 | 4,309 | 70% |
| 2022 | 30,939 | 20,948 | 4,215 | 68% |
| 2023 | 38,210 | 26,481 | 4,271 | 69% |
Fall 2023 applicants
13,930 of 19,756 women and 12,551 of 18,454 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University at Buffalo has an acceptance rate of 69% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 26,481 of 38,210 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 69 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
38,210 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 4,271 enrolled.
No. University at Buffalo is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 61% to 69% — it has become less selective.