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SUNY Buffalo State University Trade Programs

SUNY Buffalo State University is a public institution located in Buffalo, NY. A Major City Center offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is SUNY Buffalo State University?

Contact details for Buffalo State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone:	7168784000
Website:	suny.buffalostate.edu/
Admissions:	suny.buffalostate.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	financialaid.buffalostate.edu/

How Do I Get Into Buffalo State University?

You can apply to Buffalo State University online at: https://www.suny.edu/attend/

Buffalo State University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Buffalo State University

Here’s what Buffalo State University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Buffalo State University?

Buffalo State University has an acceptance rate of 73%, which makes it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 9% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

9% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Buffalo State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 490 and 630. Math scores were between 490 and 610.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 980 to 1240.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Buffalo State University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	7,905	5,447	69%
Women	10,299	7,832	76%

Can I Afford SUNY Buffalo State University?

The average net price after aid at Buffalo State University is $14,229. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,070
In-State Fees	$1,463
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,190
Out-of-State Fees	$1,463
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,533
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$19,653

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 26% of students at Buffalo State University receive some form of financial aid (1,445 students).

Nearly 80% of students at Buffalo State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,130 per student.

56% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,425.

Student Loan Debt

50% of Buffalo State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,181 per year.

SUNY Buffalo State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,302 students enrolled at Buffalo State University, all undergraduate. Buffalo State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,358 undergraduate students at Buffalo State University, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of SUNY Buffalo State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	348
Black or African American	1,532
Hispanic	691
White	2,437
American Indian/Alaska Native	26
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	257
Non-Resident	48

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Buffalo State University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
New York	1,150
Pennsylvania	6
Texas	6
New Jersey	5
Maryland	3

Additionally, approximately 0.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo State University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,167 undergraduate students at Buffalo State University took at least one online class — of those, 81 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo State University offers 24 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Buffalo State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.