University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo is a very large public R1 doctoral research university located in Buffalo, New York, with an undergraduate enrollment of 20,112. As a Carnegie R1 doctoral research institution, it supports graduate and professional programs across a broad range of academic disciplines alongside its undergraduate curriculum, with faculty engaged in funded research programs. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader New York postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 74% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 74% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $21,262 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 74%, 29 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $70,814. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $19,000. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1. FIRE rates the campus free speech climate at 55/100 — a mixed record on speech protections.