Founded in 1846, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, also known as Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences or Buffalo School of Medicine, is a public medical school located in Buffalo, New York. Last year, 181 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of medical school students is 783.
Out-of-state applicants can also apply to Buffalo School of Medicine, but it is important to note that 87.8% of last year's enrolled students were New York residents. State-funded medical schools, like Buffalo School of Medicine, give priority to residential applicants. Out-of-state students who have excellent grades and experience, or who have contributed greatly to New York state, have a chance of being accepted.
Additionally, it may require out-of-state applicants to have a higher GPA and MCAT score than in-state applicants.
The 2025 tuition & fees at Buffalo School of Medicine is $48,238 for New York residents and $70,368 for out-of-state students. The annual costs (COA) including tuition & fees, room & board, books, and other living expenses is $71,618 for New York residents and $93,748 for out-of-state students.
The average MCAT score of matriculants is 511 and the average GPA is 3.79 at Buffalo School of Medicine. Of the total 5,828 applicants, 181 enrolled, resulting in an acceptance rate of 3.11% at Buffalo School of Medicine.
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences obtained LCME accreditation On or prior to 1942 and its current accreditation status is Full. The next survey year for maintaining LCME accreditation is 2026-27.
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