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Full-Time MBA Tuition and Fees

The UB MBA program offers a tremendous value in today's MBA marketplace. Compare our cost to the tuition rates of similar quality business schools. Next, consider the new perspectives, knowledge and skills you will acquire, as well as new career prospects that will allow you to achieve your full potential. Finally, take into account the possibility of fellowship, assistantship and financial aid opportunities. All of this together creates a clear picture of excellent return on investment and explains why we have been ranked by Forbes and BusinessWeek as best value programs.

Estimated 2008-09 Tuition and Fees

In-State Charges

Non-Resident Charges

MBA tuition

Comprehensive fee

Activity fee

MBA Advantage fee

 $7,100

 $1,338

 $90

 $550

 $11,340

 $1,338

 $90

 $600

Annual tuition and fees for full-time program

Estimated books and supplies

 $9,078

 $1,627

 $13,368

 $1,627

On-Campus Housing

Single

Quad

Price Range (nine months)

$6,308

$4,580

Meal Plan (not required)

All-In-One Plan

Flex Good Plan

Price Range

$3,960

$2,440

For more information:

Note: Health insurance coverage is mandatory

Comparative MBA Program Cost Chart

Program

In-State Cost

Out-of-State Cost

UB

School 1*

School 2*

School 3*

 $18,156

 $73,680

 $33,168

 $84,500

 $26,736

 $73,680

 $47,804

 $84,500

* For identification of actual program contact your recruiter.

We offer assistantships, fellowships and scholarships for highly qualified students. If you're interested, plan to take the GMAT as early as possible and send in your application by February 1. These opportunities are only open to U.S. citizens. Some examples of these awards:

  • ARTHUR A. SCHOMBURG GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS, through the State University of New York, provide generous stipends plus tuition scholarships for underrepresented minority graduate students
  • GRADUATE AND TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS are offered each year to a select number of qualified full-time MBA students. These students assist with school or university administration or teaching; some assistants undertake research with faculty members. Although responsibilities vary by assignment, assistants generally work twenty hours per week. Graduate assistants will receive a stipend of $8,110, and teaching assistants will receive a stipend of $10,225 for their first academic year, plus an in-state tuition scholarship. Stipends generally increase by a modest amount in the second year
  • M&T BANK FELLOWSHIPS are granted each year to two incoming full-time MBA students with strong academic and work-experience records. The M&T Bank Fellowship includes a $7,500 stipend per year, in-state tuition waiver and high potential for a summer internship
  • PROCTER GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP for full-time MBA students is awarded every other year, and provides $5,000 per year to a full-time student. (Next offered for 2007-2009)
  • XEROX FELLOWSHIP is awarded to an incoming full-time MBA student each year in the amount of $8,750 
  • SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $7,500 is awarded to an incoming full-time MBA student and is renewable for the second year based on satisfactory academic performance
  • The University at Buffalo also fully participates in New York state and federal financial aid programs. Visit the Office of Financial Aid site for all the details