University at Buffalo—SUNY
Acceptance Rate Trend
SAT Score Range Trend
(middle 50% of admitted students)
| Year | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1100 | 1300 |
| 2018 | 1190 | 1350 |
| 2019 | 1210 | 1380 |
| 2020 | 1210 | 1380 |
| 2021 | 1210 | 1380 |
| 2022 | 1210 | 1380 |
| 2023 | 1210 | 1380 |
| 2024 | 1210 | 1380 |
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👍 Great Fit If You Are:
Pragmatic planners
if you care about ROI, debt avoidance, and quality education, UB gets it done.
STEM + health hopefuls
if you’re aiming for CS, pharmacy, med, or public health, UB has deep pipelines.
First-gen and budget-conscious students
if affordability matters and you're ready to work hard, this school has your back.
Quiet grinders
if you prefer focus over flash and outcomes over optics, Buffalo is your pace.
Cross-border thinkers
if you’re interested in international business or Canadian/U.S. policy, UB's location opens doors.
🚨 Not Ideal For:
Sunshine seekers
Buffalo winters are snowy, cold, and long (but cozy if you like that!).
Ivy chasers
UB is respected, but not elite-branded; your drive matters more than the name here.
Party-school hunters
social life exists, but UB is more career-focused than campus-hyped.
Hyper-urban energy types
Buffalo is a city, but not NYC or Boston in terms of density and pace.
Theory-only scholars
this is a practical, job-ready kind of school; research thrives when linked to outcomes.
☀️ Weather & Climate
spring
45-65°F (7-18°C)
Mild with rain showers
summer
70-85°F (21-29°C)
Warm and humid
fall
45-70°F (7-21°C)
Cool and crisp with foliage
winter
20-35°F (-7 to 2°C)
Cold with snow
Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers
☀️Average 170 sunny days per year
👩🎓👨🎓 Demographics
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📚 Popular Majors
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Nearby Areas
Historic neighborhood with restaurants and galleries
Trendy district with shops, cafes, and eateries