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Buffalo State College Admission Requirements

Buffalo, New York

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Chances of getting into SUNY College at Buffalo

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
85%
Admission Difficulty for SUNY College at Buffalo
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Buffalo State College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Buffalo State College is 85%.  It ranks #124 in New York for lowest rate of acceptance. SUNY College at Buffalo is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 10,193 out of 12,057 applicants were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 73 percent on standardized admission tests. SUNY College at Buffalo typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.84. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to SUNY College at Buffalo. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 19% of students submitted SAT scores.

Buffalo State College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
930-1160
Applicants Submitting SAT 
19%
SAT Scores for SUNY College at Buffalo
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 460
SAT Math 25th 470
SAT Composite 25th 930
SAT Scores for SUNY College at Buffalo
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 570
SAT Math 75th 590
SAT Composite 75th 1160
Average SAT Score 1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to SUNY College at Buffalo?

SUNY College at Buffalo is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into SUNY College at Buffalo score in the top 73 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 930-1160.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SUNY College at Buffalo admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1160 and Above Good >92%
1045 to 1160 Avg + 85%-92%
930 to 1045 Avg - 75%-85%
815 to 930 Reach 61%-75%
Less than 815 Low <61%
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Buffalo State College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting ACT 
-
ACT Scores for SUNY College at Buffalo
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th N/A
ACT Scores for SUNY College at Buffalo
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Buffalo State College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
2.84
Typical High School Grades 
B-

What GPA do you need to get into SUNY College at Buffalo?

You can get into Buffalo State College with slightly below average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at SUNY College at Buffalo was 2.84 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #119 in New York for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 2.84 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Buffalo State College accepts 85% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted SUNY College at Buffalo students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 0.2% Good
3.75 to 3.99 5.1% Good
3.50 to 3.74 13.2% Good
3.25 to 3.49 7.5% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 10.9% Avg +
2.50 to 2.99 26.8% Avg -
2.00 to 2.49 35.9% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.4% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

SUNY College at Buffalo admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 6,870 5,187 12,057
Accepted 6,014 4,179 10,193
Acceptance Rate 88% 81% 85%
Enrolled 693 651 1,344
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 16% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to SUNY College at Buffalo is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to SUNY College at Buffalo and what student information is used for admission decisions?

SUNY College at Buffalo Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at SUNY College at Buffalo
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does SUNY College at Buffalo prefer SAT or ACT?

19% of students submit their SAT scores to Buffalo State College.

What is my chance of getting into SUNY College at Buffalo?

85% of those who apply are granted admission to Buffalo State College. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for SUNY College at Buffalo?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 930 and 1160. 19% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.