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, 146 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 882. With 136 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
For the academic year 2024-2025, the acceptance rate is 44.75% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 39.35% at University at Buffalo Law School. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 156 and the average GPA is 3.71. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 81.05%. For the 137 graduates in 2024, 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.
Fast Facts
Tuition & Fees$34,690 ($29,390)
Avg. Financial Aid$12,000
LSAT / GPA156 / 3.71
Acceptance Rate44.75%
Students to Faculty6 to 1
Bar Exam Pass Rate81.05%

2025 Tuition & fees

The 2025 University at Buffalo Law School tuition & fee is $29,390 for New York residents and $34,690 for out-of-state students for prospective students. The in-state tuition feesincreased by increased by 0.49% and the out-of-state tuition increased by 1.32% compared to last year.
61.52% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $12,000 at University at Buffalo Law School. The average grant amount would cover 34.59% of tuition & fees.
New York ResidentsOut-of-State
2025 Tuition & fees$29,390$34,690
2024 Tuition & fees$29,248$34,238
Average Grant Amount$12,000
Grant Received61.52%

University at Buffalo Law School Directory Information

NameUniversity at Buffalo Law School
Parent InstitutionUniversity at Buffalo
Address309 John Lord O’Brian Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260
Founded1887
Phone716-645-2907
Emaillaw-admissions@buffalo.edu