University at Buffalo SAT Scores & Admissions
Buffalo, NY · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university
The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group.
Current admissions guidance for University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo is a SUNY flagship public research university with a reported 1210–1380 SAT middle-50% range in the federal College Scorecard snapshot. Its admissions review considers academic and nonacademic context.
SAT/ACT policy
UB does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship consideration. Applicants choosing test-optional review are not disadvantaged, and submitted scores must come directly from the testing agency.
Application deadlines
The nonbinding Early Action deadline is November 1. The regular application completion deadline is February 1, with later applications considered while capacity remains.
How to use your SAT score
- Submit a score when it represents academic ability better than the high school record.
- Test-optional applicants retain merit-scholarship consideration.
- Apply by November 1 for an earlier response and priority merit review.
Admissions details checked July 17, 2026. Verify policies before applying: Buffalo first-year admissions and deadlines · Buffalo test-optional policy.
How University at Buffalo compares
- Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #72 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #10 of 26 in NY.
- Its 74% acceptance rate is more selective than 37% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
- Reported section midpoints skew 30 points toward Math (650 Math vs 620 Reading and Writing).
- Median earnings 10 years after entry ($70,814) are $7,748 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
- Out-of-state students pay $20,600 more per year than in-state students ($31,536 vs $10,936).
What the numbers say about University at Buffalo
- The reported middle 50% spans 170 points, from 1210 to 1380. A planning score near or above 1420 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
- The reported section midpoints are 620 Reading and Writing and 650 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
- The Scorecard snapshot reports a 74% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
- Reported outcomes include a 75% completion rate and $70,814 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
Tuition and outcomes
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.
How your SAT score lines up
The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1210 and 1380. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.
- 1420 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee.
- 1380 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
- 1300 SAT (range midpoint): Within the reported range; not a measured median.
- 1210 SAT (reported 25th percentile): At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range.
Strong relative score
At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.
Within the reported range
Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.
Below the reported range
Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.
Colleges with similar SAT scores
Ranked by proximity to University at Buffalo's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.
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| College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champlain College | Burlington, VT | 1220–1380 | 83% |
| Clarkson University | Potsdam, NY | 1200–1390 | 77% |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | 1150–1420 | 86% |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | Wilmington, NC | 1230–1340 | 64% |
| Ithaca College | Ithaca, NY | 1230–1390 | 69% |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, TX | 1160–1410 | 65% |
Questions about University at Buffalo
What SAT score do I need for University at Buffalo?
University at Buffalo's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1210–1380, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1420 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.
What is University at Buffalo's acceptance rate?
University at Buffalo's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 74%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability.
How much does it cost to attend University at Buffalo?
Historical annual in-state tuition is approximately $10,936 and out-of-state is approximately $31,536. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.
Is University at Buffalo test-optional?
UB does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship consideration. Applicants choosing test-optional review are not disadvantaged, and submitted scores must come directly from the testing agency.
When are University at Buffalo's application deadlines?
The nonbinding Early Action deadline is November 1. The regular application completion deadline is February 1, with later applications considered while capacity remains.