University at Buffalo Law School

Buffalo, NY Public ABA Accredited

SUNY Buffalo Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1887, University at Buffalo Law School, also known as SUNY Buffalo Law, is a public law school located in Buffalo, New York. Last year, 139 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 823. With 108 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the acceptance rate is 41.08% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 36.39% at University at Buffalo Law School. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 156 and the average GPA is 3.72. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 81.05%. For the 137 graduates in 2023, 117 students got full-time jobs and 2 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for University at Buffalo Law School.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 University at Buffalo Law School tuition & fee is $28,710 for New York residents and $33,550 for out-of-state students for prospective students. The tuition & fees are the same as last year's tuition for both in-state and out-of state rate.
79.44% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $10,000 at University at Buffalo Law School. The average grant amount would cover 29.81% of tuition & fees.
New York ResidentsOut-of-State
2024 Tuition & fees$28,710$33,550
2023 Tuition & fees$28,710$33,550
Average Grant Amount$10,000
Grant Received79.44%

University at Buffalo Law School Directory Information

University at Buffalo Law School's calendar type is Semester system. An academic year starts August and February and, JD degree is conferred in August, February, and June. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 90 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2024 enrollment is March 1, 2024. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $85. The application can be waived for applicants who apply on or before priority deadline. Contact school's admission office (see directory information below) for eligibility.