Why is ßÙßÇÂþ»­ a premier public university?

We have an academic culture that is rigorous, collaborative and boldly innovative. Our campus exemplifies the best kind of public university experience: richly diverse students, an active social life and deep engagement within the community. Each of our students, like you, brings a particular vision and set of talents to create a unique perspective. They’re explorers and innovators; they’re eager for a challenge and willing to roll up their sleeves.

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ by the Numbers

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  • 14,000+ undergraduates
  • 3,300+ Transfer students
  • 4,000 graduates
  • 93-98 / 3.7-3.9 mid-50% GPA
  • 3.3-3.8 mid-50% transfer GPA
  • 85 Average TOEFL
  • 6.3 Average IELTS
  • 6.5-7.0 IELTS mid-50%
  • 110-120 Duolingo mid-50%
  • 90% average first-year retention rate
  • 90% transfer retention rate

Six Great Schools, One University

Find Your Major

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ students take on the challenge to tell you about their major in less than a minute.
Can they do it?

A Degree with Value!

We are a great value — whether you're talking about cost of tuition, return on investment, graduating with low debt or the success of our alumni.

#1
best value N.Y. public
U.S. News & World Report, 2026
Tuition (New York state residents)(Non-resident)
$7,070
$28,970
$28,970
Estimated Cost of Attendance
$30,044
$51,944
$54,818

Significant Merit Scholarships Offered

High-performing Applicants are Automatically Considered for Merit-based Scholarships

Our scholarship process is easy: All ßÙßÇÂþ»­ applicants are considered!

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Our Faculty

Top scholars in their subjects with 93% holding the highest degree offered in their field, ßÙßÇÂþ»­'s faculty includes more than 60 distinguished professors and published experts in everything from Medieval literature and schizophrenia to digital forensics and evolutionary biology.

Life at ßÙßÇÂþ»­

Housing/Res Life

At ßÙßÇÂþ»­, residential life fosters a sense of community and pride. ßÙßÇÂþ»­ offers six unique living communities.

Clubs and Organizations

Our student-run clubs and organizations represent the diverse interests, career goals, cultures and talents of our student body. From the traditional to the unique, we have it all.

Health/Fitness

A cutting-edge fitness center and a health and wellness minor are just 2 reasons we're ranked one of the healthiest colleges in the nation.

Diversity

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ strives to become a genuinely inclusive community, one where those with differing backgrounds and allegiances feel valued and can learn from one another.

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ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Opens Doors

The outcomes of a ßÙßÇÂþ»­ education all point to why ßÙßÇÂþ»­ grads are successful.

19%
Higher Med School Acceptance Rates
14%
Higher Law School Acceptance Rates
$73,768
Average Starting
Salaries

Employers actively seek out ßÙßÇÂþ»­ graduates and we have over 160,000 alumni who open doors to careers and opportunities well beyond our campus.

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Parents/guardians

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High-school counselors

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