A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Buffalo State College are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 49% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
51%
|
| Black |
28%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 44% more female students than male students enrolled at SUNY College at Buffalo with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Buffalo State College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,637
|
| Women |
3,808
|
Buffalo State College serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
66% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 15.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 10.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196130 IPEDS survey data for SUNY College at Buffalo.