University at Buffalo SAT and ACT scores
Buffalo, NY · public college · 20,463 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University at Buffalo reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University at Buffalo?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University at Buffalo scored 1210 to 1380, with an average of 1295. A score at or above 1300 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University at Buffalo?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 27 to 32. A 32 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University at Buffalo require the SAT or ACT?
University at Buffalo reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University at Buffalo accept the CLT?
University at Buffalo is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in New York with similar scores
- Clarkson UniversitySAT 1200–1390
- Hobart William Smith CollegesSAT 1190–1385
- New York Institute of TechnologySAT 1190–1420
- SUNY at Purchase CollegeSAT 1185–1380
- Ithaca CollegeSAT 1230–1390
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Ursinus CollegeSAT 1200–1385
- Lake Forest CollegeSAT 1190–1393
- Baylor UniversitySAT 1200–1400
- Champlain CollegeSAT 1220–1380
- Hastings CollegeACT 26–30
- University of DaytonSAT 1200–1380
More about University at Buffalo
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University at Buffalo (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026