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Overview
Founded in 1871, SUNY Buffalo State is a public school in Buffalo and the largest 4-year college in the State University of New York System. SUNY Buffalo State is home to schools of Arts & Humanities, Education, the Professions, and Sciences, and is the only college in the SUNY system to offer programs such as Art Conservation, Fashion and Textile Technology, and Wood/Furniture Design. The university was also the first school in the world to grant a Master’s of Science degree in creativity. In addition to classroom facilities, Buff State hosts a 24-foot planetarium and several research centers including the Great Lakes Center and the Center for Development of Human Services. Located in Buffalo’s museum district, Buffalo State provides access to attractions such as the Buffalo History Museum and Albright-Knox Art Gallery.
Acceptance Rate:
86%
Average Net Price:
$13,400
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.0
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
989
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,486 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $18,906 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,716 |
| Books and Supplies | $1052 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
71%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
53%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,756
53%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,288
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,593
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
79%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3756
90%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,288
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$34,992,964
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,983,373
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
58%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,903
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$203
Students receiving federal loans
58%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,816
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,328
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
12292
Students Applied
59%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
517
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | January 20 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | January 3 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
14%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 989
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
6,445
Total Number of Undergrads
5,464
0
100
26%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
40%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
124
Faculty Overview
0
100
52%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
33
Countries Represented
19
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
34%
Student Organizations
66
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
29%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
35%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bengals
School Colors
black and orange
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Total Male Athletes
239
Total Female Athletes
147
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
SUNY Buffalo State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,200
Top 5 Cities
Buffalo
New York
Rochester
Washington
Syracuse
Top 5 Employers
SUNY Buffalo State
M&T Bank
University at Buffalo
Buffalo Public Schools
Ingram Micro
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$203
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe professors I have had since beginning Fall 2008 have been extremely helpful. They are available before and after class if you would like to speak with them and also through email. No matter what your problem is, they do what they can to assist you.
Jessica from Rochester, NY
Like any school, Buffalo State College can be as challenging as you make it. If you put in the effort to learn and study you can do very well. Teachers at Buff State are usually very helpful and fair, since it is not a huge school, it is easy to get to know teachers and spend time after class addressing any questions or concerns. There are also many honors societies available for students looking for even more of an academic challenge.
Claire from Amherst, NY
I have a very specific program that I am doing as a minor: Museum Studies. Buffalo State is one of only 12 colleges in the country that offer this at the undergraduate level, so I know I will be getting ahead in the museum field.
Deirdre from Baldwinsville, NY
I am going to be a Music/Communications major at the school in the fall of 2011. I anticipate learning a lot, because despite this being the biggest SUNY school in the system, the music program at Buff State is small, selective, and home-y. The Communications department is one of the three accredited ones in New York State (Syracuse is one of the others, I don't remember the other), which is ridiculously impressive for a SUNY school; only about 15% or so of colleges NATIONALLY get accredited!
Mandi from Sodus, NY
Buff State is an amazing college and the campus is beautiful. The buildings interiors are decked in posters and exhibits and maps and all types of visual information. The teachers there are willing to dedicate their time to help students and lead them on the right track to where they want to be concerning their educational and career goals.
Richard from Buffalo, NY
Buffalo State College, in a nutshell, is a diamond in a rough. The school right now is underconstruction and in the process of being updated and upgraded. But aside from the eye sores of the construction sites I would rate Buffalo State a solid 4.
Jalia from Bronx, NY
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