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Buffalo at a Glance

Capen Hall

Capen Hall Capen Hall is one of the North Campus's bustling multiuse facilities; it houses the Offices of the President and the Provost, the University Libraries administration, the Undergraduate Library, Science and Engineering Library, Special Collections (the Poe
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Location:
Buffalo, NY
Setting:
Large city
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$4,970
Out-of-State Tuition:
$13,380
Room & Board:
$10,442
Full-Time Undergrads:
17,966
Part-Time Undergrads:
1,402
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.buffalo.edu
Admissions Website:
admissions.buffalo.edu
Financial Aid Website:
financialaid.buffalo.edu/aid/loans/conduct.php
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Acceptance Rate:
51 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1060–1260
Average ACT Scores:
23–28

Best Things

  • Academics that range from good to extraordinary
  • The genuine, unpretentious, laid-back friendliness of everyone you meet
  • Living in a sophisticated town with some of the best art and architecture in the world
  • 4 a.m. club/bar closing time
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • Parking in Siberia
  • North Campus's dreary isolation and Stalinist architecture (to continue the Russia metaphor)
  • The football team reaching the top of ESPN's "Bottom 10"
  • Finding things in the campus food
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Health Care
  • Engineering
  • Social Sciences
  • More majors . . .
Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $10K-20K, Student Body: 10000-20000, New York, Large city, Bachelor's (4-year), Associate (2-year), Master's, Doctoral, Certificate

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

From the overwhelmingly diverse campus culture to the odd architecture, UB takes some getting used to. But nearly all students say they’ve gotten a lot out of their four (or five, or six) years here, and many simply love the place. There are some institutional problems that get people down: administrative hassles, bland campus food, and rotten parking. The decentralized campus can lead to a diminished feeling of community. And the weather is a challenge to the spirit. But UB’s modern facilities and world-class computer network get high marks, and most UB students grow to appreciate the great academics, the friendly people, and Buffalo’s high quality of life.

UB has a great college experience waiting, but instead of gently offering it to you, it challenges you to “come and get it.” If you’re not intimidated by the diversity and the sprawling campus and if you get involved, you’ll have an eclectic and inspirational experience. Students say UB is no utopia, but it’s a lot of fun. And when it’s over, nearly everyone remembers it fondly.

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Nightlife at SUNY University at Buffalo

mfruffin

Geography '12

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Beyond Good

Downtown Buffalo has one of the best music scenes this side of the mason dixon line besides NYC, also the clubs are always bumpin, with students from all over the city. There also tons of things to do at UB if you don't drink, like ooozefest, a mud volley ball tornament!

May 26, 2012

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Guys & Girls at SUNY University at Buffalo

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Geography '12

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Beautiful

The diversity of beautiful women of any race indian, hispanic, african american, mid-eastern, asian, and gorgeous caucasion girls. I'm pretty good looking myself , and I'm half sicilian and half polish, and I go to UB

May 26, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at SUNY University at Buffalo

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Nursing '15

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Jasmine Ti

its absolutely amazing, i would recommend anyone to go there

May 24, 2012

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