by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University at Buffalo, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo stood at $10,936 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $31,536. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees totaled $3,866 in-state and $3,866 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $27,670 |
| Fees | $3,866 | $3,866 |
| Total | $10,936 | $31,536 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does University at Buffalo cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how University at Buffalo prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University at Buffalo comes in higher than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the University at Buffalo Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at University at Buffalo has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,070 | $24,990 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,070 | $24,990 |
| One Year Ago | $7,070 | $26,860 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,070 | $27,670 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at University at Buffalo has tracked over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $32,487 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.48%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $10,988. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.22%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $32,552.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,988 | $32,552 |
| In 2 Years | $11,040 | $33,601 |
| In 3 Years | $11,092 | $34,683 |
| In 4 Years | $11,144 | $35,800 |
| In 5 Years | $11,197 | $36,953 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $136,636, or close to $44,264 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at University at Buffalo, see the University at Buffalo Financial Aid page.
