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Buffalo State University

Buffalo State University is a medium, public institution located in Buffalo, ny. Founded in 1867, Buffalo State University offers undergraduate degrees in 150 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 3
5,255 undergraduates
$8,486 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Buffalo State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 73.0%
SAT score average 1070
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.00
Application fee $50
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Buffalo State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Other
Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,486
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,716
Books & supplies $1,052
Other expenses $2,814
Cost of attendance* $29,068
Average financial aid package $15,397
Estimated cost $13,671 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $18,906
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,716
Books & supplies $1,052
Other expenses $2,814
Cost of attendance* $39,488
Average financial aid package $15,397
Estimated cost $24,091 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Buffalo State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,255, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

6,188

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
49%
African American %
26%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
2%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Buffalo State University, students love their United Students Government, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
7168784000
https://suny.buffalostate.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

United students government

Wilderness adventures

Caribbean students organization

Criminal justice club

The gamming guild

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Buffalo State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Buffalo State University?

Buffalo State University is located in Buffalo, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at Buffalo State University? 

The acceptance rate for Buffalo State University is 73%.

What’s the average GPA for Buffalo State University?

The average high school GPA for Buffalo State University students was 3.00.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Buffalo State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Buffalo State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $116,272.

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