University at Buffalo · New York
University at Buffalo Merit Aid
UB offers merit awards recognizing academic achievement, diversity contributions, and leadership across many majors.
Who this school is for
High-achieving students from New York, transfer students, and those pursuing specialized programs like pharmacy should explore UB's scholarship options.
Tuition / cost of attendance: Approximately $35,922 for 2026-2027. Source
Institutional merit aid tiers
Every tier below is sourced to the school’s own published financial aid pages. Renewal terms apply only if the student maintains the stated GPA.
Lesser-known scholarships at University at Buffalo
Named awards that don’t always surface on the main financial aid page. Each one has its own eligibility rules.
How University at Buffalo compares across our verified dataset
- 669 of 751 verified schools publish at least one four-year renewable merit award.
University at Buffalo is one of them. The cohort minority (82 schools) only awards one-year scholarships, which means the four-year value families assume on a brochure quote isn't guaranteed at every school.
Sources used on this page
Every claim is checked against University at Buffalo’s own published materials. Below is the full reference set.
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