Univ of Buffalo Tuition

[docstndt]

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Does anyone know what the annual tuition for non-residents is? I went to their website and it seems like it is above 30K, but other sources tell me it is much lower than that.

 

[kidkay]

http://www.aacp.org/resources/student/pharmacyforyou/admissions/Documents/Table 11.pdf

 

[docstndt]

http://www.aacp.org/resources/student/pharmacyforyou/admissions/Documents/Table 11.pdf

But if you go on their website, the rates are different!

 

[kidkay]

But if you go on their website, the rates are different!

Well, call their bursar office. 😎

 

[kmapes]

The email they initially sent me said that the first year, you get charged for undergrad...$15k and then after that they charge you for graduate...which is about $36k.

 

[docstndt]

The email they initially sent me said that the first year, you get charged for undergrad...$15k and then after that they charge you for graduate...which is about $36k.

Thanks for informing me. The tuition rates on their website actually correspond to this amount, but I wasn't sure due to conflicting answers from other sources. 36K is a bit too much for non-resident in my opinion. Plus, I think the aparatment rates in that state are also very high.

 

[PharmyDude]

Thanks for informing me. The tuition rates on their website actually correspond to this amount, but I wasn't sure due to conflicting answers from other sources. 36K is a bit too much for non-resident in my opinion. Plus, I think the aparatment rates in that state are also very high.

As someone from NY, amen to apartment rates being very high.

 

[desmoulins45179]

Thanks for informing me. The tuition rates on their website actually correspond to this amount, but I wasn't sure due to conflicting answers from other sources. 36K is a bit too much for non-resident in my opinion. Plus, I think the aparatment rates in that state are also very high.

$36K is comparble to other state schools. Yes it is expensive and I know this doesn't help you very much but it isn't out of the ordinary.

Also, apartments in Buffalo are not nearly as high as apartments in other parts of the state. At the very least, they are not nearly as high as NYC. Also, housing is extremely cheap in Buffalo (one of the perks of the area) - so buying a house is really cheap if you're looking to buy a house for four years. I am not sure about renting a house or condo though. I don't have experience with looking at apartments since I dormed my undergrad years at UB. The on-campus apartments are pretty good but it would probably be hard to get them if you are new to UB.

 

[headortail]

Thanks for informing me. The tuition rates on their website actually correspond to this amount, but I wasn't sure due to conflicting answers from other sources. 36K is a bit too much for non-resident in my opinion. Plus, I think the aparatment rates in that state are also very high.

You can read more on residency information here. It is possible to become a New York State resident after one year (I just don't know how hard it would be, but it seems like it's not impossible. Some schools like U of Wash. explicitly states that if you're out of state, you will pay out of state tuition for 4 years). Then if you can have their in-state tuition, it's not bad at all. I'll ask them about this.

 

[docstndt]

$36K is comparble to other state schools. Yes it is expensive and I know this doesn't help you very much but it isn't out of the ordinary.

Also, apartments in Buffalo are not nearly as high as apartments in other parts of the state. At the very least, they are not nearly as high as NYC. Also, housing is extremely cheap in Buffalo (one of the perks of the area) - so buying a house is really cheap if you're looking to buy a house for four years. I am not sure about renting a house or condo though. I don't have experience with looking at apartments since I dormed my undergrad years at UB. The on-campus apartments are pretty good but it would probably be hard to get them if you are new to UB.

Majority of tuition rates for private schools and OOS is about 30K. But since the pharmacy program at UB is highly ranked and quite recognized, I can see why it is slightly more costly.

 

[desmoulins45179]

Majority of tuition rates for private schools and OOS is about 30K. But since the pharmacy program at UB is highly ranked and quite recognized, I can see why it is slightly more costly.

For public schools, this is incorrect. At best it is 50/50. I applied to several OOS schools and researched several others. For OOS public schools, MANY were around 36,000. Iowa is 38K a year (oh joy), UNC was around 36K, Ohio state was about 36K (though the chance of getting in-state tuition is high after year 1), as were Kentucky, Maryland, Oklahoma, Michigan and Tennessee. I'm sure there are others in the western parts of the US (I did not look to apply to those schools). Of all of those school,s only OSU made a point of getting in-state tuition after 1 year. (I would assume it's also possible with Cincinnati but their school didn't have as much info about that.) FOr all other schools, it's near impossible if you are only going for school reasons.

As for exceptions, Cincinnati was cheaper, as was Minnesota, VCU and Pitt. However, you should not think that UB's tuition is abnormal for an OOS public school.
If you looked at a chart, it may be inaccurate. The best way to figure out tuition AND fees is to go to the schools website or call their office. You must also take into consideration non-tuition fees that you must also pay and this will add to the expense.

Maybe the schools you were looking at happen to be 30K. That's great. But you shouldn't think of that as the norm.

 

[SoPPSAdmin]

Does anyone know what the annual tuition for non-residents is? I went to their website and it seems like it is above 30K, but other sources tell me it is much lower than that.

Thanks for your interest in UB. Here is more information on costs, attaining NYS residency, scholarships, and financial aid:
http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/pages/40/Costs,-Aid,-&-Awards.html

Additionally, the cost of living in Western New York (Buffalo) is very affordable. Here is more information about the region: http://www.buffalo.edu/aboutub/region.html

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

UB SoPPS

 

[RoSieCheEks18]

does anyone know how easy it is to apply for in-state tuition after the first year?? i've read the website already and it says you have to lease an apartment for 1 year prior to the start of the second year. is it really that simple??

 

[SoPPSAdmin]

does anyone know how easy it is to apply for in-state tuition after the first year?? i've read the website already and it says you have to lease an apartment for 1 year prior to the start of the second year. is it really that simple??

Students have a relatively easy time obtaining residency after their P1 year. You can contact our financial aid office for more information: 716-645-6013 or visit http://financialaid.buffalo.edu.

NYS Residency Requirements for Tuition Purposes:
-Establish a NYS permanent and principal home – 12 months prior to semester
-Independent (generally over 22) with income equal to or more than all educational expenses
-Financially dependent student whose parent(s) – on whom the student is dependent - resides in NYS

Examples of documentation:
-NYS driver’s license
-Passport
-Bank account
-Utility bills
-Voter registration
-Income taxes

Note: Non-immigrants with a visa status, which prohibit them from establishing a US residence, are not eligible for in-state tuition.

 

[RoSieCheEks18]

NYS Residency Requirements for Tuition Purposes:
-Establish a NYS permanent and principal home – 12 months prior to semester
-Independent (generally over 22) with income equal to or more than all educational expenses
-Financially dependent student whose parent(s) – on whom the student is dependent - resides in NYS.

Do we have to fulfill all 3 requirements?? The second requirement seems hard to fill, since we don't have much time to work while going to school.

 

[SoPPSAdmin]

Do we have to fulfill all 3 requirements?? The second requirement seems hard to fill, since we don't have much time to work while going to school.

Yes, all three are required.

 

[headortail]

Yes, all three are required.

Hi, do you know if financial aid (which I assume will be mostly loans 🙁 ) counts as "income"? 'Cause I don't think that many students will be working full-time to support themselves and be able to handle the pharmacy workload, right? 😕 Thanks for answering our questions!

 

[SoPPSAdmin]

Hi, do you know if financial aid (which I assume will be mostly loans 🙁 ) counts as "income"? 'Cause I don't think that many students will be working full-time to support themselves and be able to handle the pharmacy workload, right? 😕 Thanks for answering our questions!

Students do not work full-time while in the program. Here is some additional information:

Income may include financial aid received as an independent student. Additional factors relevant to financial independence include:
* Employment on a full or part-time basis within New York State
* Sources and extent of other income
* Parent’s federal and state income tax forms which do not claim the student as a dependent (if the student continues to receive financial support, the student shall not be considered independent)
* Student’s place of residence during the summer or other academic term recess
* Student’s status as financially independent for purposes of federal and/or state financial assistance
* Independent filing by the student of federal or state income tax return
* Student’s assets and liabilities
* Students may not have any joint or custodial account with their parents’ or legal guardians

http://studentaccounts.buffalo.edu/