University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo has named 32 students to the 2025 Presidential Scholar Class - the largest cohort to date. Presidential Scholars are among the most academically accomplished students in the nation. Presidential Scholars who are New York State residents receive the Presidential Scholarship, valued at $15,000 annually, renewable for four years of undergraduate study. "The Presidential Scholarship is UB's most competitive merit award," Patrick McDevitt, associate dean of undergraduate education and the Honors College, says. "Each year, between 25 and 30 Presidential Scholars are selected from nearly 40,000 applicants to the university. This elite group of future leaders all have demonstrated not only academic excellence, but the potential to impact the university and the wider world." Presidential Scholars are admitted to the UB Honors College. Honors students enjoy many benefits designed to foster academic and personal success - including but not limited to personalized advisement, faculty mentorship, priority registration, access to unique funding opportunities, specialized living communities and a network of global honors alumni. To maintain their scholarship, Presidential Scholars must uphold their enrollment in the Honors College with an overall GPA of at least 3.30 during their first year and an overall GPA of at least a 3.50 for successive years. UB is New York State's flagship and the largest and most comprehensive institution in the State University of New York system. Read more about student achievements by visiting UB's Merit page. About the University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo is a premier, research-intensive public university, and is New York's flagship. UB's more than 30,000 students pursue their academic interests through more than 500 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. Founded in 1846, the University at Buffalo is a member of the Association of American Universities, which is composed of America's leading research universities. AAU's 71 research universities transform lives through education, research and innovation.

The University at Buffalo Honors College enrolled 1,948 students for the 2025-26 academic year, including 575 first-year students. Through an innovative curriculum and unique opportunities outside the classroom, the UB Honors College challenges academically gifted students to enrich their studies and explore their interests across the academic disciplines. "The Honors College aims to bring together intellectually curious students who are committed to excellence, both inside and outside the classroom," Patrick McDevitt, associate dean of undergraduate education and the Honors College, says. "By undertaking the rigorous Honors curriculum, Honors scholars commit to making the most of their undergraduate journey. Through personal advising, material support, and an inclusive community, the Honors College empowers our students to develop and grow into visionary leaders, creative problem-solvers, and engaged global citizens." Honors students enjoy many benefits designed to foster academic and personal success - including personalized advisement, faculty mentorship, priority registration, access to unique funding opportunities, specialized living communities and a network of global honors alumni. Honors students must maintain a 3.300 undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) during the first year and at least a 3.500 undergraduate GPA in each successive year to graduate with an overall GPA of 3.500. UB is New York State's flagship and the largest and most comprehensive institution in the State University of New York system. Read more about student achievements by visiting UB's Merit page. About the University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo is a premier, research-intensive public university, and is New York's flagship. UB's more than 30,000 students pursue their academic interests through more than 500 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. Founded in 1846, the University at Buffalo is a member of the Association of American Universities, which is composed of America's leading research universities. AAU's 71 research universities transform lives through education, research and innovation.

The University at Buffalo has named 31 students to the 2024 Presidential Scholar Class. Presidential Scholars are among the most academically accomplished students in the nation. Presidential Scholars who are New York State residents receive the Presidential Scholarship, valued at $15,000 annually, renewable for four years of undergraduate study. "Being named a Presidential Scholar is a mark of exceptional distinction," Honors College Academic Director Patrick McDevitt says. "The selection process is lengthy, rigorous and highly competitive. Those who earn this honor have proven their academic excellence, intellectual curiosity and dedication to making meaningful contributions outside the classroom." Presidential Scholars are admitted to the UB Honors College. Honors scholars enjoy many benefits designed to foster academic and personal success - including but not limited to personalized advisement, faculty mentorship, priority registration, access to unique funding opportunities, specialized living communities and a network of global honors alumni. To maintain their scholarship, Presidential Scholars must uphold their enrollment in the Honors College with an overall GPA of at least 3.30 during their first year and an overall GPA of at least 3.50 for successive years. UB is New York State's flagship and the largest and most comprehensive institution in the State University of New York system.

The University at Buffalo Honors College enrolled 1,788 students for the 2024-25 academic year. The University at Buffalo Honors College supports and challenges academically gifted students to strengthen their studies and explore their interests across the disciplines. "The Honors College is made up of students who are intellectually ambitious and interested in pushing themselves and others to maximize their undergraduate experiences," Honors College Academic Director Patrick McDevitt says. "Our inclusive curriculum and dedicated staff nurture and support honors scholars as they grow as leaders, creative thinkers and globally-minded citizens." Currently, 1,788 of UB's approximately 20,170 undergraduate students are enrolled in the Honors College. The college welcomed 537 first-year students for fall 2024. The college had one of the largest out-of-state enrollments to date, and welcomed 42 international students representing over a dozen different countries. Honors scholars enjoy many benefits designed to foster academic and personal success - including personalized advisement, faculty mentorship, priority registration, access to unique funding opportunities, specialized living communities and a network of global honors alumni. Honors scholars must maintain a 3.300 undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) during the first year and at least a 3.500 undergraduate GPA in each successive year to graduate with an overall GPA of 3.500. UB is New York State's flagship and the largest and most comprehensive institution in the State University of New York system.

The University at Buffalo has named 30 students to the 2023 Presidential Scholar Class. Presidential Scholars are first-year students who are among the most academically accomplished students in the nation. Presidential Scholars who are New York State residents receive the Presidential Scholarship, valued at $15,000 annually, renewable for four years of undergraduate study. "The Presidential Scholars are a singularly impressive cohort of students," Honors College Academic Director Patrick McDevitt says. "To be chosen, students go through a rigorous application and interview process. Winning scholars have demonstrated not just academic excellence, but intellectual ambition and a commitment to engaging the world beyond the classroom." Presidential Scholars are admitted to the UB Honors College. Honors scholars enjoy many benefits designed to foster academic and personal success - including but not limited to personalized advisement, faculty mentorship, priority registration, access to unique funding opportunities, specialized living communities and a network of global honors alumni. To maintain their scholarship, Presidential Scholars must uphold their enrollment in the Honors College with an overall GPA of at least 3.30 during their first year and an overall GPA of at least a 3.50 for successive years. UB is New York State's flagship and the largest and most comprehensive institution in the State University of New York system.

The University at Buffalo Honors College enrolled 1,661 students for the 2023-24 academic year. The Honors College supports and challenges academically gifted students to strengthen their studies and explore their interests across the disciplines. "The Honors College's enriching and individualized curriculum spans a student's undergraduate career and offers a small college experience within a large research university," Honors College Academic Director Patrick McDevitt says. "We foster leadership, independence, creativity, undergraduate research, global perspectives and civic engagement." Currently, 1,661 of UB's 19,118 undergraduate students are enrolled in the Honors College. The college welcomed 587 first-year students for fall 2023 - the largest and most diverse Honors class yet. Honors scholars enjoy many benefits designed to foster academic and personal success - including personalized advisement, faculty mentorship, priority registration, access to unique funding opportunities, specialized living communities and a network of global honors alumni. Honors scholars must maintain a 3.300 undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) during the first year and at least a 3.500 undergraduate GPA in each successive year to graduate with an overall GPA of 3.500. UB is New York State's flagship and the largest and most comprehensive institution in the State University of New York system.