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SUNY Buffalo State University

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY · City · 5,097 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$11,346
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
35%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$52,334
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
73%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located in the vibrant Museum District of Buffalo’s Elmwood Village, SUNY Buffalo State University is a comprehensive public institution celebrated for its deep urban engagement and commitment to applied learning. The university is widely recognized for its founding heritage in teacher education, alongside standout programs in criminal justice, design, creative studies, and its globally renowned art conservation department. Students thrive in a diverse, community-focused campus culture that offers immediate access to cultural landmarks like the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, extensive internship networks, and rich undergraduate research opportunities.

Wikipedia:The State University of New York Buffalo State University is a public university in Buffalo, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

Location
Buffalo, NY, 14222 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
BUF · Buffalo
8 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,533$19,653
Housing & food (on campus)$15,986$15,986
Books & supplies$1,052$1,052
Cost of attendance$24,279$35,399 est.
Average net price$11,346Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$19,653
In-state: $8,533
Housing & food (on campus)$15,986
Books & supplies$1,052
Cost of attendance$35,399 est.
In-state: $24,279
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $11,346
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$7,405
$30–48k
$9,393
$48–75k
$14,706
$75–110k
$17,155
$110k+
$19,332
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
35%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
23%
Back for yr 2
58%
Transferred
40%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
40% graduated · 40% transferred · 20% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$40,877
10 yrs after entry$52,334
Debt
Median at graduation$21,028
Monthly payment$223
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$24.8k
90th percentile$32,500
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
73%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1070
R 490–630 · M 490–610
SAT middle 50%: 980–1240
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
56%
First-gen
34%
Family income
$32,331
Independent
14%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
45%
Hispanic
13%
Black
29%
Asian
7%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Gymnastics
    Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
  • Wrestling
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$40,877
After 10 yrs
$52,334
Business Administration, Management and Operations123
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods98
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities87
Criminal Justice and Corrections85
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas69
Information Science/Studies56
Social Work56
Psychology, General54
Biology, General49
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians33
Sociology31
Design and Applied Arts31
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians29
Fine and Studio Arts28
Apparel and Textiles26
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General25
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$96M
Full-time faculty
52%
Faculty salary
$9,132/mo
Teaching spend
$15,967
per student
Federal loans
50%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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