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Matriculation B+
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Extracurriculars A
Community A
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Founded in 1851, Buffalo Seminary is a small, selective, independent, college preparatory girls' residential and day school. Buffalo Seminary is dedicated to being a school where integrity, honesty, tolerance, and concern for others are dominant forces. Through implementation of a one-to-one laptop program, we integrate technology within our hands-on liberal arts curriculum. Within the humanities, we utilize the Harkness method. Harkness discussion is a teaching and learning method involving students seated in a large, oval configuration to discuss ideas in an encouraging, open-minded environment with only occasional or minimal teacher intervention.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$63765
Enrollment
151
International Students
11%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
72%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
Endowment
$10 millions
AP
14
Average SAT Score
1237
Average ACT Score
25.37
Class Size
12
Boarding %
10

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#5 Yale University 1 +
LAC #1 Williams College 1 +
LAC #2 Amherst College 1 +
#23 University of Michigan 1 +
#25 University of Virginia 1 +
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +
#36 Boston College 1 +
#42 Boston University 1 +
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 +

AP Scores

(2021)
Number of tests taken
127
13%
24%
13%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(14)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
French Language and Culture
United States Government and Politics
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
French Language and Culture
United States Government and Politics
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Psychology
Chemistry
Physics C: Mechanics
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Latin
Microeconomics
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
United States History
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Sports

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Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Bowling
Ice Hockey
Swimming
Crew
Fencing
Field Hockey
Sailing
Squash
Track and Field
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(31)
AV CLUB
BLACK STUDENT UNION (BSU)
CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
CONNECT LIFE
GLEE CHOIR
JAZZ CLUB
AV CLUB
BLACK STUDENT UNION (BSU)
CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
CONNECT LIFE
GLEE CHOIR
JAZZ CLUB
MATHLETES
MODEL UN
THE MONOCLE
MORGAN'S MESSAGE
SEMACHORDS
SEMINARIA
URBAN GARDENING
ART CLUB
BOOK CLUB
COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB
CROCHET CLUB
DISNEY CLUB
FRENCH CLUB
GENDER AND SEXUALITY ASSOCIATION (GSA)
HISPANIC CULTURAL CLUB
JEWELRY MAKING CLUB
JEWISH CULTURAL CLUB (JCC)
MATH CLUB
ONE LOVE CLUB
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
SCIENCE CLUB
SEM MUSIC COLLECTIVE
SEM POET SOCIETY
TEA CLUB
VOLLEYBALL CLUB
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Arts

(30)
Music
Theater
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Art
Music
Theater
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Art
Design
Ballet
Chamber Choir
Chamber Orchestra
Choreography
Dance
Directing
Drama
Improvisation
Music Theory
Orchestra
Performing
Vocal
Ceramics
Digital Imaging
Film Production
Filmmaking
Graphic Design
Portfolio
Sculpture
Textile
Architecture
Costume Design
Documentary
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Contact Info

http://www.buffaloseminary.org
205 Bidwell Parkway, Buffalo, NY 14222
716-885-6780
admissions@buffaloseminary.org
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Basic Info

All-girls
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1851
Campus Size: 3 acres
Boarding Rate: 10%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: On Campus, International Admission Visits, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Jr. ITEP, IELTS
School Code:
TOEFL: 5060
SSAT: 1950

Frequently Ask Questions about Buffalo Seminary

Tell me a bit about Buffalo Seminary.
Buffalo Seminary is All-girls private boarding school located in New York, US. It was founded 1851 , and currently has about 151 students, 11.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.buffaloseminary.org.
Does Buffalo Seminary have rigorous academic requirements?
Buffalo Seminary is offering 14 AP courses.

In recent years, 24 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Buffalo Seminary also have 72% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Buffalo Seminary students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 16% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 1347.33% go to top 25, and about 2.67% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Buffalo Seminary?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Buffalo Seminary’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Buffalo Seminary’s All-girls student?
The total fee for Buffalo Seminary in 2024 is $63,765 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@buffaloseminary.org .
Where is Buffalo Seminary located?
Buffalo Seminary is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is Buffalo Seminary on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Buffalo Seminary is among the most popular schools, within top 233 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Buffalo Seminary has been favorited by 86 users.
How to start with an application with Buffalo Seminary?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Buffalo Seminary. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Buffalo Seminary’s official site: http://www.buffaloseminary.org or call them at 716-885-6780.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Buffalo Seminary?
Yes, here are few: The Gow School, Robert Land Academy and Fort Erie International Academy.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Buffalo Seminary?
The overall rating for Buffalo Seminary is B+.

The section ratings of Buffalo Seminary are:
B+ for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, the county seat of Cuyahoga County in Ohio, is a vibrant city known for its cultural institutions. It is home to the renowned Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and the famous Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The city also boasts the world-class Cleveland Orchestra and the historic Playhouse Square theater district. Designated as a global city, Cleveland is a hub for arts, culture, and education, attracting visitors and residents with its diverse offerings and rich history.
Population (2022) 433,748
Cost of Living Lower than the national average 6%
Nearby Airport Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

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