Founded in 1846, University at Buffalo, State University of New York is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Buffalo (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), New York. This institution also has a branch campus in Amherst. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, University at Buffalo, State University of New York (UB) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University at Buffalo, State University of New York (UB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 174 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | University at Buffalo, State University of New York |
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Acronym | UB |
Founded | 1846 |
Motto | Mens sana in corpore sano Sound Mind in a Sound Body |
Colours | White and blue |
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Address | 12 Capen Hall Buffalo 14260-1660 New York United States |
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Tel | +1 (716) 645 2000 |
Fax | +1 (716) 645 2895 |
Other locations | Amherst |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
10,000-12,500 US$ (7,400-9,200 Euro) |
12,500-15,000 US$ (9,200-11,000 Euro) |
International students |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro) |
Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
New Admission Requirements | - Secondary school GPA is required - Secondary school rank is recommended - Secondary school record is required - Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended - Recommendations are considered but not required - Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended - Admission test scores are required - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required - Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended |
Admission Rate | 50-60% |
Admission Office | 15 Capen Hall Buffalo 14260 (716) 645 6900 888 822 3648 |
Student Enrollment | 30,000-34,999 |
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Academic Staff | 2,000-2,499 |
Control Type | Public State |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Suburban |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Basic Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
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2000 Classification | Doctoral/Research Universities--Extensive |
Size & Setting | Four-year, large, primarily residential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Majority undergraduate |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
Graduate Instructional Program | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Yes |
Academic Counseling | Yes |
Career Services | Yes |
Institutional Hospital | Yes |
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