Buffalo State College Admission Requirements
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Buffalo State College Admission Overview
Buffalo State College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Buffalo State College admitted 72.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.84 GPA (B-) and SAT 980-1240. Buffalo State College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Buffalo State College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Buffalo State College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
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Admission difficulty for SUNY Buffalo State University
Acceptance Rate
The Buffalo State College acceptance rate is 72.9%. Last year, 13,290 of 18,219 applicants were admitted. That is the 82nd lowest acceptance rate in New York.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Buffalo State College and can you get accepted?
Buffalo State College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
SUNY Buffalo State University typically attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.84. 9% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Buffalo State College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
2.84Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.84
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Buffalo State College typically have around a 2.84 GPA (B-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have slightly below average high school grades. Buffalo State College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #112 in New York for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.8 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Buffalo State College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
980-1240Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
9%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 490
- Math 490
- Composite 980
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 630
- Math 610
- Composite 1240
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Buffalo State College typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 980–1240) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. Buffalo State College ranks #86 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 980 to 1240
SAT policy
Buffalo State College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Buffalo State College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
Not ReportedFreshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite N/A
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to SUNY Buffalo State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to SUNY Buffalo State University is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Buffalo State College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 72.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.84 GPA (about an B- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (980-1240); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196130.
GPA calculator: SUNY Buffalo State University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026