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University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

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Quick Facts

“Mens sana in corpore sano”("Sound Mind in a Sound Body")

Public research university center
Type
20,284
Total Students
$1.2B
Endowment
(2025)
$11K
Tuition (In-State)
$31K
Tuition (Out-State)
$20K
Avg Net Price
69%
Acceptance Rate
73%
Graduation Rate
6-year
84%
Retention Rate
Doctoral Universities
Classification

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About University at Buffalo

Discover UB: A pioneering research powerhouse, New York's largest public university, and a SUNY flagship.

The University at Buffalo (UB), a proud flagship institution of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, stands as New York's largest public university, home to nearly 32,000 students. Consistently recognized for its "Very high research activity" (R1 classification), UB offers an unparalleled academic experience spanning 13 schools and colleges across vibrant campuses in Buffalo and Amherst. It's where groundbreaking research meets a commitment to student success.

UB's rich history began in 1846 as a private medical college, co-founded by none other than future U.S. President Millard Fillmore. This pioneering spirit continued as it expanded, eventually merging with the SUNY system in 1962. From its humble beginnings, UB has evolved into a comprehensive university, boasting the largest state-operated medical, dental, education, business, engineering, and pharmacy schools, alongside SUNY's only law school. This legacy of innovation and leadership underpins its status as a research leader with the largest endowment and most research funding within the SUNY system.

For prospective students, UB offers a vast academic landscape with over 140 bachelor's degrees, more than 220 master's programs, and over 95 doctoral options, plus 55 combined degree programs. Beyond the classroom, students embrace a dynamic campus culture, cheering on the Bulls in NCAA Division I athletics as part of the Mid-American Conference. UB is more than just a university; it’s a community where a sound mind in a a sound body, as its motto suggests, thrives in an environment of discovery and opportunity.

Key Highlights

  • ✦New York's largest public university, serving nearly 32,000 students (as of Fall 2023).
  • ✦One of two flagship institutions within the prestigious State University of New York (SUNY) system.
  • ✦Designated as an "R1: Doctoral University – Very high research activity" by the Carnegie Classification.
  • ✦Member of the esteemed Association of American Universities (AAU) since 1989.
  • ✦Founded in 1846 by a group including future U.S. President Millard Fillmore.
  • ✦Offers over 140 bachelor's, 220 master's, and 95 doctoral programs, plus 55 combined degree options.
  • ✦Boasts the largest endowment ($1.17 billion as of 2025) and most research funding in the SUNY system.
  • ✦Home to SUNY's only law school, alongside the largest state-operated medical, dental, education, business, engineering, and pharmacy schools.

Timeline

1846
Founded as the private University of Buffalo, a medical school, by figures including Millard Fillmore.
1847
First class of medical students graduated.
1891
Acquired the Buffalo Law School, establishing what is now SUNY's only law school.
1915
Formed the College of Arts and Sciences, creating the university's comprehensive undergraduate division.
1962
Merged with the State University of New York system, becoming a public university.
1989
Elected to the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU).

Schools & Colleges

8 notable schools within University at Buffalo

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The School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A continuously expanding college medical program that branched into a separate pharmacy division.

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University of Buffalo Law School

SUNY's only law school, acquired by the university in 1891.

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College of Arts and Sciences

Formed in 1915, creating the university's comprehensive undergraduate division.

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Medical School

The largest state-operated medical school within the SUNY system.

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Dental School

The largest state-operated dental school within the SUNY system.

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Education School

The largest state-operated education school within the SUNY system.

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Business School

The largest state-operated business school within the SUNY system.

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Engineering School

The largest state-operated engineering school within the SUNY system.

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