by our College Data Analytics TeamMost college students will not be charged the full price tag of a school. Instead, they will be offered a financial aid package that includes a combination of loans, grants, scholarships and possibly work-study opportunities.
Discover the financial aid possibilities at University at Buffalo and learn what assistance you might qualify for by continuing to read.
$8,375.00 is the typical University at Buffalo’s first year financial aid package. 86% of reshman students get financial aid, most of which is in the form of grants and scholarships
Financial aid helps reduce the cost, or the full retail price of the college. However, be aware that the only true college discount is scholarships & grants.
Concerned about the loans that may be included in your financial aid package? See the average amount of debt per student at University at Buffalo.
As well as scholarships, 34% of freshmen (1447 total) received a federal grant, for about $5,473.00 a person.
The stats and the chart below reference predominantly federal grants, as well as some local and state grants.
34% of freshman students at University at Buffalo (1447 total) got a federal grant, averaging $5,473.00.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Income Level
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 17.81% | $12,860.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 8.82% | $9,936.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 8.22% | $6,117.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 7.91% | $5,673.00 |
| Income 110k + | 8.05% | $2,484.00 |
The table above displays students who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Get more info on Title IV here.
86% of the 4272 undergraduates at University at Buffalo receive some sort of grant aid. This is a total of about 3562 students getting an average of $8,375.00 per person.
Check out the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out more.
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