SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY • public • DIII

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Large )

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

https://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

—

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

$24,838

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$35,258

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $7,070
Out-of-state: $17,490

Room & Board

$1,052

Books & Supplies

$16,716

Students Receiving Pell Grants

76%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

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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