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 |
Located in Buffalo, New York, SUNY College at Buffalo is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 12,057 prospective students applied, and 10,193 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,344 enrolled in the school. 5,767 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,406 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,070 plus fees of $1,416. Buffalo State College is ranked 688 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Buffalo State College is rated within the lower 43% 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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#688 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#245 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#74 in Best Colleges in New York
#26 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#206 in Best Value Colleges in New York
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 930/1160 |
| GPA | 2.84 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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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 | $2,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,660 |
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 | $2,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,570 |
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.