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Undergraduate Enrollment

1,500 Jewish Students (7.3%*)
20,569 Students
*Percent of population

Graduate Enrollment

300 Jewish Students (2.7%*)
11,338 Students
*Percent of population

Jewish Experience

  • Served by Hillel Yes
  • Religious Services Available Yes
  • Rabbi/Jewish Educator on Campus No
  • Kosher Food Available Yes
  • Birthright Israel Participation Yes
  • Alt Break Participation No
  • Jewish Studies Offered Yes
  • Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor, Major
  • Study Abroad in Israel University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
  • Israel Fellow No

Kosher Dining

The NY Deli and Diner offers Kosher meals under the supervision of the local Vaad.

Options: University meal plan-no extra cost;Kosher food available nearby

Additional Campus Information

  • Private/Public Public
  • Acceptance Rate 61%
  • U.S. Region Northeast
  • Commuter/Residential Residential
  • Tuition In-State $7,070
  • Tuition Out-of-State $26,860
  • Out-of-State/Int’l 4% / 13%
  • Greek Life Yes

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RootOne Israel Trips Inspire Future Hillel Leaders

Hillel International professionals travel all over the U.S. and the world to interact with Jewish students; visiting campus Hillels, staffing Birthright Israel trips, and running immersive experiences throughout the summer. On this particular trip to Israel, Hillel International staff members attended a unique event that brought together 5,000 Jewish American high school students who were […]

Trips & Experiences

Birthright Israel

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Arthur and Louise Wasserman Scholarship

Awarded annually to one student based on academic merit and financial need. It is the donor's preference that the honoree be a Western New York native of Jewish heritage.

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Amherst NY 14228 US
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