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SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY • public • III
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Acceptance
75.9%
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Grad Rate
36%
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Cost
$24,108 / $35,228

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 6,899 • Total: 8,083
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Yes
Address
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY
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Website
suny.buffalostate.edu
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 3,003 (43.5%) • Female: 3,896 (56.5%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 422 6.1%
Black/African American 2,010 29.1%
Hispanic/Latino 865 12.5%
White 3,118 45.2%
Two or More Races 323 4.7%
International 104 1.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
75.9%
12,096 admitted from 15,943 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 480-600
Math: 480-590
Total: 960-1190
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$50
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
36.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
24.6%
Freshman Retention Rate
55.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
22.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$24,108
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$35,228
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $7,070
Out-of-state: $18,190
Room & Board
$15,986
Books & Supplies
$1,052
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $7,405
$30,001-48,000 $9,393
$48,001-75,000 $14,706
$75,001-110,000 $17,155
$110,001+ $19,332
Students Receiving Pell Grants
76%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
III
Men's Sports (6)
Basketball Football Ice Hockey Soccer Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Gymnastics Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.2 GPA
In-State Awards
$1,000-$4,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$4,000/yr
6 automatic scholarships (9 total)
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Common questions about SUNY Buffalo State University

What is SUNY Buffalo State University's acceptance rate?
SUNY Buffalo State University accepts 76% of applicants, from 15,943 applications.
How much does SUNY Buffalo State University cost?
Tuition and fees are $7,070 in-state and $18,190 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $7,405 on average after aid.
Does SUNY Buffalo State University require SAT or ACT scores?
SUNY Buffalo State University requires test scores from some applicants.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY Buffalo State University?
Admitted students typically score between 480 and 590 on the SAT sections reported.
What is SUNY Buffalo State University's graduation rate?
36% of students graduate within six years.