Estimated Cost of Attendance
As a public school in the SUNY system, the University at Buffalo has a worldwide reputation for excellence, but costs much less than private schools. Cost of attendance at UB varies depending on a number of factors and tuition is subject to change.
Estimated Domestic Student Costs
- The Office of Student Accounts website has the most up-to-date tuition information for graduate and professional students.
- Online tuition/fee rates are exclusive to online academic programs that have been previously approved by the Provost's Office and registered by the New York State Education Department. If you are not enrolled in one of the approved online academic programs, you are not eligible for a Comprehensive Fee Waiver.
- Current housing rates are available on the Campus Living website.
- Meal plan information can be found on the Campus Dining and Shops website.
- The Financial Aid office has developed a Cost of Attendance (COA) tool to assist students with budget management while earning a degree. The COA reflects typical expense patterns of UB students.
- Admitted graduate and professional students will be deemed out-of-state residents for tuition purposes until supporting documentation is provided to verify New York State (NYS) residency. Additional information can be found on the Verifying New York State Residency page.
Estimated International Student Costs
The following financial information shows the minimum costs that will be indicated on your I-20/DS-2019 Certificate of Visa Eligibility. Actual costs will vary depending on degree, program and personal spending. Visit the Office of Student Accounts for more information.
Please note the following in your personal budget plan:
- Tuition and fees reflect an estimated cost of full-time enrollment.
- Tuition is set by the State University of New York; it is subject to change without notice.
- Fees include the student activity fee, comprehensive fees, the international student fee and international student health insurance.
- Living Expenses are based on average on-campus residence hall costs; this cost will vary slightly depending on room occupancy and dormitory.
- Books and personal school supplies are not included. Students should budget $1,000–$1,500 per semester. Some programs, such as architecture, art programs and health-related programs may have significantly higher costs for supplies.
- Personal and incidental costs are not included. Students should budget at least $1,000 per semester.
- All estimated costs are subject to change.
- Total costs typically increase five percent to eight percent annually.