Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Buffalo, New York |
| Online | buffalostate.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
SUNY Buffalo State is located in Buffalo's Elmwood Village district, positioned three miles from downtown Buffalo and adjacent to the city's cultural corridor. The 125-acre urban campus combines modern academic facilities with several historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including Rockwell Hall, which features distinctive 1930s Art Deco architecture. Founded in 1871 as a teacher's college, Buffalo State has evolved into a comprehensive public institution offering bachelor's and master's degrees across four academic schools, with particular strengths in education, art and design, and criminal justice. The college maintains an urban-engaged mission, with significant emphasis on experiential learning and community partnerships through the Professional Development Schools Consortium. Students can choose from traditional residence halls or apartment-style housing, with approximately one-third of undergraduates living on campus.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Buffalo State College is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for SUNY College at Buffalo within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#665 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#223 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#79 in Best Colleges in New York
#26 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#208 in Best Value Colleges in New York
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 940/1178 |
| GPA | 2.84 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,038 |
| Other Fees | $1,416 |
| Room and Board | $14,386 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,698 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,038 |
| Other Fees | $1,416 |
| Room and Board | $14,386 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,608 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Business | 12% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196130 IPEDS survey data for SUNY College at Buffalo.
Current students may use the SUNY College at Buffalo GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024