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Division I · Mid-American Conference

University at Buffalo, the State University of New York · Cost & aid

Buffalo, NY · Suburb · Public · Research university · the Bulls · Website ↗

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$53,578
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$33,788
In-state
on campus
$20,511
Average net price
lower half for affordability in Division I
$4.1M
Athletic aid, women's
$15,550 per roster spot
$6.4M
Athletic aid, men's
$22,911 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $53,578 sticker.

Family income under $30k$14,240
$30k – $48k$16,624
$48k – $75k$21,261
$75k – $110k$23,286
Over $110k$26,546

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

  • Athletic aid to women's teams$4,105,386
  • Per roster spot$15,550 across 264 women's roster spots
  • Athletic aid to men's teams$6,415,306
  • Per roster spot$22,911 across 280 men's roster spots
  • Recruiting spend, women's / men's$201k / $503k
  • Tuition & fees$10,782 in-state · $30,572 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
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