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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.

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• General Tuition and Payment Information
• Residence Halls and Apartments
• Off-Campus Housing
• Dining Services
• MBA Loans
• International Education Finance Corporation

Note: Health insurance coverage is mandatory

Comparative MBA Program Cost Chart

We offer assistantships, fellowships and scholarships for highly qualified students. If you are interested, plan to take the GMAT as early as possible and send in your application by February 1.  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
• FEDERAL CYBER SERVICE: Scholarship for Service (SFS) Program at NSF
• HELEN CROSBY SCHOLARSHIP is awarded every other year and ranges from $4000 to $5000 
• 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 receive a stipend of $8,110, and teaching assistants 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
• ARUN JAIN FELLOWSHIP funded by a generous alum of the school is available every other year in the amount of $7600
• SEYBOLD AND SUEAN JEN GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP of $7500 is awarded to an international student every other year - next avaliable for fall 2010
• MATHEWSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP in the amount of $1700 is awarded every other 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 2009-2011)
• NEW! WESTERN NEW YORK PROSPERITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
• 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
• Dean's Scholarships - the Dean has established a fund to support several scholarships for highly qualified applicants. 
• 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