Share of enrolled first-time freshmen in each range, from the school's Common Data Set.
SAT Composite
ACT Composite
High-School GPA
Freshman Profile
Top 10% of HS Class:27%
Top 25% of HS Class:56%
Class Size Distribution
Under 20
32%
20-29
34%
30-39
9%
40-49
5%
50-99
13%
100+
6%
What this school weighs in admissions
The school's own rating of each factor, from its Common Data Set.
Academic
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankImportant
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresVery important
Application essayConsidered
RecommendationsImportant
Beyond academics
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent / abilityConsidered
Character / personal qualitiesConsidered
First-generation statusConsidered
Alumni / ae relationNot considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliation / commitmentNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
This school reports it does not consider demonstrated interest — a campus visit or extra outreach won't change your standing here. Put that energy into the factors above.
Quality Scores
Methodology v1
Based on federal data from College Scorecard, IPEDS, and DOE
Overall Score87% data completeness
66
out of 100
Outcomes
873/3 metrics
Affordability
433/3 metrics
Academics
812/3 metrics
Safety
441/1 metrics
Diversity
481/2 metrics
Accessibility
743/3 metrics
Scores show percentile rank among all colleges (higher = better).
University at Buffalo — Admissions, Tuition & Programs