University at Buffalo
The University of Buffalo is in Buffalo, New York. It is part of the State University of New York System that includes nine other campuses throughout the state. When it was established in 1846 as a private medical school, the university did not have its own campus. The campus now spans over 1,300 acres in the suburban Buffalo area. The university has received numerous awards and recognition. It was recently ranked the top public university in the state of New York by US News & World Report. The university is organized into 13 colleges and schools, including the School of Nursing, which was founded in 1936.
The university offers several CCNE-accredited nursing programs, including a traditional BSN and accelerated BSN program. They also offer MSN, DNP, and Ph.D. graduate programs. The accelerated and traditional BSN programs are offered on campus, while the RN to BSN program is an online-only program. During the traditional program, students will complete 700 clinical hours of training at healthcare clinics and hospitals in the Buffalo area. With the RN to BSN program, students may also choose their learning format to complete the program in one or two years. At the end of the program, students complete a three-week preceptorship in New York City or Buffalo.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students30,648 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate87% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 24 | 132 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
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Erie I BOCES - Tonawanda Campus
6 miles away |
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Erie I BOCES - Buffalo Campus
6 miles away |
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SUNY Buffalo State
7 miles away |
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Erie II Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES - Buffalo Campus
9 miles away |
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Erie I BOCES (Main Campus)
11 miles away |
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Erie I BOCES - Hamburg Campus
17 miles away |
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Genesee Valley BOCES - Warsaw
38 miles away |
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SUNY College at Brockport
45 miles away |
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Erie II Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
53 miles away |
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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
72 miles away |
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offers 7 nursing programs |
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offers 6 nursing programs |
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
offers 8 nursing programs |
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus
offers 10 nursing programs |
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1921 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2000 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2000 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 07/01/1981 - Current |
Admission
57%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1080 to 1260 |
| ACT | 24 to 28 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $75 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $278/credit | |
| In State Students | $278/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,008/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $453/credit | |
| In State Students | $453/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $925/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $12,510 | $12,510 | $45,360 |
| ADN | 70 | $19,460 | $19,460 | $70,560 |
| BSN | 125 | $34,750 | $34,750 | $126,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $22,650 | $22,650 | $46,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 82% of University at Buffalo's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 33% | $5,037 |
| Other Federal Grant | 18% | $348 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 45% | $3,739 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 65% | $3,301 |
| Federal Student Loans | 53% | $7,785 |
| Private Loans | 8% | $12,213 |
$16,120
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,415 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$13,497 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$18,956 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$22,147 |
| Over $110,000$22,612 |
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Student Population
21,020
Undergrads
9,628
Graduates
13,966
Women
16,682
Men
84%
Full-time
16%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
47% |
|
Non-resident alien |
21% |
|
Asian |
12% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New York state board of nursing.
