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SUNY Buffalo State University

Acceptance Rate 85.98 %
SAT Average 1,065
Tuition & Fees $18,906
($8,486)
Student Population 6,445
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,035

Academic Overview

SUNY Buffalo State University Campus, Buffalo, NY
SUNY Buffalo State University is a public, four-years institute located in Buffalo, New York. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $8,486 for New York residents and $18,906 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $12,157 for New York residents and $24,637 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 6,445 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 85.98% and the graduation rate is 36% last year.
The salary after graduation from SUNY Buffalo State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $42,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Buffalo State's tuition & fees is $8,486 for New York residents and $18,906 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $12,157 for in-state students and $24,637 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
New York ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,486$18,906
Graduate$12,157$24,637
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Buffalo State. The acceptance rate of Buffalo State is 85.98% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.85%. The average graduation rate is 36% and the transfer-out rate is 39%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,035 and 86% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 6,445 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for SUNY Buffalo State University is 85.98 %.
Acceptance Rate
85.98%
Graduation Rate for SUNY Buffalo State University is 36 %
Graduation Rate
36%
Transfer-out Rate for SUNY Buffalo State University is 39 %
Transfer-out Rate
39%
Retention Rate for SUNY Buffalo State University is 49 %
Retention Rate
49%
Student Population for SUNY Buffalo State University is 6,445
Student Population
6,445
Student to Faculty Ratio for SUNY Buffalo State University is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,035 at SUNY Buffalo State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,035

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone716-878-4000
WEBhttps://suny.buffalostate.edu/
Admissionhttps://suny.buffalostate.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.suny.edu/attend/
Financial Aidhttps://financialaid.buffalostate.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://financialaid.buffalostate.edu/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://inclusion.buffalostate.edu/veterans-and-military-services-0
Athletichttps://institutionalresearch.buffalostate.edu/graduation-rates
Disability Servicehttps://sas.buffalostate.edu/

Offered Degrees

Buffalo State offers 213 major programs through online and on-site education where 3 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's950
Master's642
1-2 Years Certificate290
Post-Bachelor's Certificate90
Post-Master's Certificate161

Special Learning Opportunities

SUNY Buffalo State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:2,700)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,880)

Veterans Benefits

SUNY Buffalo State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges