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University at Buffalo admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 74%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1210-1380
- ACT (middle 50%): 27-32
University at Buffalo admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into University at Buffalo
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1380 or an ACT around 32 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes University at Buffalo a stronger bet. Below 1210, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is University at Buffalo a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above University at Buffalo's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair University at Buffalo with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into University at Buffalo?
University at Buffalo has a 74% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into University at Buffalo?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University at Buffalo scored 1210-1380 on the SAT. Scoring above 1380 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1210 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into University at Buffalo?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University at Buffalo scored 27-32 on the ACT. Above 32 is strong, below 27 is below the typical admit.
Is University at Buffalo a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above University at Buffalo's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.