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Buffalo State University

Buffalo State University is a medium, public institution located in Buffalo, ny. Buffalo State University offers undergraduate degrees in 138 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 5,370 undergraduates
cost $8,486 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

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.

Acceptance rate 86.0%
SAT score average 1065
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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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 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :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 $14,386
Books & supplies $1,038
Other expenses $3,788
Cost of attendance* $27,698
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $27,698 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $18,396
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,386
Books & supplies $1,038
Other expenses $3,788
Cost of attendance* $37,608
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $37,608 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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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 5,370, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

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Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
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Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
phone N/A
address https://suny.buffalostate.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
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 86%.

What’s the average GPA for Buffalo State University?

The average high school GPA for Buffalo State University students was N/A.

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 $110,792.

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