Overview
Student Population
| 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 |
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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 14,577 prospective students applied, and 9,768 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,657 enrolled in the school. 7,694 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,424 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $7,070 plus fees of $1,402. Buffalo State College is ranked 736 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for SUNY College at Buffalo within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#736 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#251 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#74 in Best Colleges in New York
#27 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#205 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 880/1080 |
| ACT | 19/22 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,038 |
| Other Fees | $1,402 |
| Room and Board | $14,220 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,518 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,038 |
| Other Fees | $1,402 |
| Room and Board | $14,220 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,228 |
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.