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SUNY Buffalo State University

Tuition
19,653
Students
8,083
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Large | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

8,083

Graduation Rate

33%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.95%

Apply

18,219

Accepted

13,290

Attend

1,226

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$50

Graduate

$65

Test Scores

SAT Range

980 - 1240

ACT Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Required

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$8,533

Out-of-State

$19,653

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,699

State/Local Grants

$3,689

Institutional/Scholarships

$4,911

Graduate

In-State

$12,208

Out-of-State

$24,688

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$11,348

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$15,986

Books & Supplies

$1,052

Personal Expenses

$2,876

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

62

Average Assistance

$6,888

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

3

Average Assistance

$917

Academics

Graduation Rate33%

Student Faculty Ratio14:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • General Studies
  • Applied Psychology

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation

Student Body

Students Enrolled8,083

Undergraduate

6,899

Graduate

1,184

Full-Time

82%

Part-Time

18%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Ice Hockey
  • Basketball

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Gymnastics

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    No

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.