SUNY Buffalo State University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Buffalo, NY
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#24 Best Public Universities in New York

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Overview

Total enrollment

6,188

Location Buffalo, New York
Website buffalostate.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

Buffalo State College is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for SUNY Buffalo State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 980/1240
GPA 2.84

Acceptance Rate

72.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 9.2%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

New York Resident Tuition

$8,533

Out of State Resident Tuition

$19,653

Breakdown

Tuition $8,533
Books and Supplies $1,052
Other Fees $1,463
Room and Board $15,986
Budget for Other Expenses $2,876
Total One Year Cost $29,910

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

47% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at SUNY Buffalo State University are Education, Business, and Social Sciences. 26% of students major in Education, 12% in Business, and 8% in Social Sciences.