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State University of New York at Buffalo, commonly known as University at Buffalo (UB) or SUNY at Buffalo, is a co-educational public research university. It has multiple campuses in Buffalo and Amherst, New York. It was established in the year 1846. The university offers more than 80 bachelor degrees, over 80 master degrees, and more than 70 doctoral degrees through the following academic divisions:
SUNY at Buffalo’s sports teams are known as the Buffalo Bulls.
University At Buffalo is located in a large city, in Buffalo, New York. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at University At Buffalo top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study engineering.
The admissions department at University At Buffalo does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 520 to 610 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 640 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
University At Buffalo offers classes to 27,220 students (24,338 full-time equivalent).
The school serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Mid-American Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"UB serves the people of New York as the State University's sole comprehensive research-intensive university and primary center for professional education and training. UB has as its defining characteristic and distinguishing mission research, scholarship, artistic creation, and postbaccalaureate training in the arts and sciences, and in the professions. UB will continue to provide high-quality, innovative, university-level undergraduate education. UB will support the development of its region and state through public and community service arising from its research mission and broad array of professional programs. UB will build upon the many cultures and traditions that have shaped us and our nation, in order to better prepare our students and state for the global community and economy of the twenty-first century. UB will nurture mutual commitment between the university and its people, supporting the development and advancement of all members of the UB community and expecting their like support for the development and advancement of the university."
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY At Buffalo
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
General Phone: (716) 645-2000
Admissions Phone: (716) 645-6900
Financial Aid Phone: (716) 625-2450
http://www.buffalo.edu
University At Buffalo awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,503 | humanities, English, economics, library science, history, political science, geography, sociology, ... |
| Business And Management | 1,037 | business management, accounting, MIS, business and related services, small business operations |
| Engineering | 695 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, environmental engineering, engineering, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 491 | education courses, elementary school teaching, education, school counseling, higher education administration, ESL instruction, educational administration, English teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 448 | psychology, physical therapy, educational psychology, clinical psychology, psychobiology, counseling psychology, cognitive psychology |
| Media | 386 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Science | 374 | biology, chemistry, geology, biotechnology, biological and biomedical sciences, molecular pharmacology, physics, biochemistry, ... |
| Medicine | 367 | medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, public health, neuroscience, advanced dentistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, orthodontology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 250 | computer and info science, computer science, computer engineering, information science |
| Law | 247 | law, legal research, foreign lawyers |
| Architecture And Planning | 183 | architecture, urban planning, environmental design |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 159 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, adult health nursing, nurse practitioner, neonatal nursing, critical care nursing, mental health nursing, various nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 147 | social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 117 | exercise science, occupational therapy, nutrition sciences, vocational counseling, rehabilitation |
| Medical Support And Technology | 98 | audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech, nuclear medical tech, audiology, dental services |
| Fine Arts | 98 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 80 | mathematics, math |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 58 | dance, drama, stagecraft |
| Art Studies | 35 | art studies |
| Music | 33 | music performance, music theory and composition, music, musicology, music history and theory |
| Religion And Philosophy | 25 | philosophy |
| Medical Adminstration | 24 | pharmacy courses, medical informatics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 8 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for University At Buffalo in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,674 | 65 |
| Master's degree | 2,094 | 91 |
| First-professional degree | 553 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 380 | 59 |
| Post-master's certificate | 158 | 17 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 2 |
In 2005, University At Buffalo had a total enrollment of 27,220 students (24,338 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 65% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 12% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 92% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 73 % |
University At Buffalo offers campus housing for 7,516 of its 24,338 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Buffalo, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18,207 | 10,187 | 56% | 3,183 | 31% |
| Men | 9,070 | 5,121 | 56% | 1,653 | 32% |
| Women | 9,137 | 5,066 | 55% | 1,530 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (716) 645-6900
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,068 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,328 |
| Room and board | $ 7,526 |
| Room charge | $ 4,636 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,339 |
Financial Aid:
University At Buffalo participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 283700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (716) 625-2450
University At Buffalo has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 36 | $140,927 | 4 | $110,596 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 36 | $102,343 | 15 | $94,761 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 41 | $75,771 | 30 | $69,131 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $45,818 | 3 | $39,674 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 121 | $101,367 | 54 | $77,363 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 271 | $108,684 | 45 | $97,185 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 166 | $75,589 | 96 | $72,515 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 149 | $64,370 | 116 | $58,737 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $41,956 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $57,921 | 20 | $49,598 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 596 | $87,505 | 281 | $68,712 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-American Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-American Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-American Conference |
| Track | Mid-American Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 203 | 153 | 356 |
| Football | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| Track | 26 | 30 | 56 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 65 | 108 | 173 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Environmental Design/Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Mathematics Teacher Education
Multicultural Education
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Library Science/Librarianship
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Informatics
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other
Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Epidemiology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Molecular Pharmacology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Physiology, General
Structural Biology
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University At Buffalo Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships Has hospital on campus NCAA athletic conference member
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