SUNY Buffalo State University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
SUNY Buffalo State University
1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, New York 14222
See on MapPhone
(716) 878-4000
Website
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$8,486Out of state
$18,396Graduate
In state
$12,157Out of state
$23,947Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
94%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 90.0% | $6,288 |
State/local grants | 79.0% | $3,756 |
Institutional grants | 82.0% | $1,593 |
Loans | 58.0% | $5,903 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$14,386 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,038 per year
Personal Expenses
$3,788 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- General Studies
- Psychology, General
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
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Graphic Communications, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Information Science/Studies
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EDUCATION
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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Art Teacher Education
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Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Foreign Language Teacher Education
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Health Teacher Education
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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French Language Teacher Education
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Physics Teacher Education
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Earth Science Teacher Education
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Education, Other
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
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Energy Systems Technology/Technician
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Writing, General
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Creative Writing
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Family Resource Management Studies, General
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Apparel and Textile Manufacture
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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French Language and Literature
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Italian Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health and Wellness, General
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
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Forensic Science and Technology
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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General Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Applied Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Geography and Environmental Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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PRECISION PRODUCTION
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Furniture Design and Manufacturing
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Anthropology, General
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Geography, Other
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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Urban Studies/Affairs
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Industrial and Product Design
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Interior Design
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Graphic Design
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Design and Applied Arts, Other
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Photography
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Painting
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Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
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Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
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Jewelry Arts
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Metal Arts
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Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
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Music, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Reading Teacher Education
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Ecology
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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Management Science
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
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EDUCATION
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Educational/Instructional Technology
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
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Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
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Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
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Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
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Special Education and Teaching, Other
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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Agricultural Teacher Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Foreign Language Teacher Education
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Computer Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Chemistry Teacher Education
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Physics Teacher Education
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Earth Science Teacher Education
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Education, Other
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ENGINEERING
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Industrial Engineering
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Forensic Science and Technology
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Applied Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
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Systems Science and Theory
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Museology/Museum Studies
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Data Analytics, General
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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Physical Sciences, Other
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Applied Behavior Analysis
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Applied Economics
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
85.98%- Apply 12,292
- Accepted 10,569
- Attend 1,252
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$50Graduate
$65Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Required
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
470-578
SAT Reading
470-600
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
59%Male Students
41%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian50.29%
- Black27.28%
- Hispanic/Latino11.22%
- Asian6.04%
- Two Or More Ethnicities4.48%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.4%
- Not Specified0.23%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.06%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
8,231
Undergraduate students
6,904
Graduate students
1,327
Full Time Students
82%Part Time Students
18%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Ice Hockey
- Basketball
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Ice Hockey
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Lacrosse
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Ice Hockey
- Basketball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Ice Hockey
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
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