Tuition (in-state)$10,900
Student : faculty13:1
Acceptance68%
Enrollment32,000
Walk score48
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Education
| Programs | Engineering, pharmacy, business, computer science, architecture |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 76% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $10,900 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $30,500 |
| Room and board | $16,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 13:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 76%
Location and walk score
48/ 100
| Setting | Residential campus; a car or campus shuttle is useful for errands |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons with cold, snowy winters |
| Getting around | Car recommended for trips off campus |
Things to do nearby
- Niagara Falls in 30 minutes
- Elmwood Village
- Buffalo wings at the source
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 10,000 |
|---|
- School of Management MBA
- School of Law
- Jacobs School of Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Engineering MS
- Architecture
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$58,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months86%
Career servicesCareer Design Center; M&T Bank's technology hub hires hundreds of graduates
Top employers of recent graduates
- Kaleida Health
- M&T Bank
- Deloitte
- Moog
- Rich Products
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
70%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Design Center internships
- Engineering co-op
- UB in DC
Alumni
| Living alumni | 300,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Wolf Blitzer
- Harvey Weinstein
- Brad Grey
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | MAC |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Excelsior ScholarshipFree tuition for New York families under $125k · Deadline: Automatic
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state
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