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University at Buffalo Score Requirements
The University at Buffalo requires an average IELTS score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.5. For the TOEFL, the average score is 79, with a minimum requirement also set at 79. SAT scores average 1292, with a 25th percentile of 1210 and a 75th percentile of 1380. The average ACT score is 29, with a 25th percentile of 27 and a 75th percentile of 32. Additionally, the average unweighted GPA is 3.7, and the Duolingo score requirement is an average of 105, with a minimum score of 105.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
The State University of New York at Buffalo has an unweighted average GPA of 3.7 for undergraduate admissions. No data is available for the 25th and 75th percentiles for both weighted and unweighted GPAs.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1210-1380
Average: 1292
Submitting SAT: 28%
Math: 610-700
Reading: 600-680
The University at Buffalo has an average SAT score of 1292, with a 25th percentile score of 1210 and a 75th percentile score of 1380. For the SAT Math component, the 25th percentile is 610 and the 75th percentile is 700. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) section, the 25th percentile is 600 and the 75th percentile is 680. Additionally, 28% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
27-32
Average: 29
Submitting ACT: 2.6%
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
The University at Buffalo has an average ACT score of 29, with a 25th percentile score of 27 and a 75th percentile score of 32. Only 2.6% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application. No data is provided for the specific component scores in math, English, reading, or science.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University at Buffalo requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score also sitting at 79. The 25th and 75th percentiles for the overall score are both 79, indicating consistent performance expectations. Data for the individual components of TOEFL, including listening, reading, speaking, and writing, is not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
The State University of New York at Buffalo allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that they consider the highest scores from multiple test dates when evaluating an applicant's qualifications. This can benefit students by giving them the opportunity to combine their best section scores from different sittings of standardized tests for an improved overall score.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
The State University of New York at Buffalo is test optional and allows self reporting of standardized test scores. This means that applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores for admission, but those who choose to do so can provide their own reported scores. Currently, 28% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 2.6% submit ACT scores; the combined total exceeds 30%, indicating that some students are submitting both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
34-39
Average: 36
The State University of New York at Buffalo has an average IB score of 36 for undergraduate admissions. The 25th percentile score is 34, while the 75th percentile score is 39. Recommended higher-level subjects include Biology, Chemistry, and Math AA, with English B and Business and Management suggested for standard level.
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