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SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 73%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $10,886
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Median earnings
- $55,028
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
SUNY Buffalo State University is a public college in Buffalo, NY with 5,097 undergraduates. It admits 73% of applicants, and admitted students average 1070 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $10,886 per year ($6,914 for families earning under $30,000). 34% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $55,028 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 73%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 15,943
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 12,096
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing490–630
200800
SAT Math490–610
200800
What SUNY Buffalo State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesRequired
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $24,279
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $8,533
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,273
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$6,914
- $30–48k$8,222
- $48–75k$12,978
- $75–110k$15,205
- $110k+$19,039
Get a personal estimate with SUNY Buffalo State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Freshman retention
- 58%
- Median earnings
- $55,028
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,854
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,097
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 57%
- White45%
- Hispanic13%
- Black29%
- Asian7%
SUNY Buffalo State University FAQ
What is SUNY Buffalo State University's acceptance rate?+
SUNY Buffalo State University admits 73% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY Buffalo State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–630 on SAT Reading and Writing and 490–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1070.
Is SUNY Buffalo State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to SUNY Buffalo State University?+
In Fall 2023, 15,943 students applied to SUNY Buffalo State University and 12,096 were admitted; 1,456 enrolled.
Does SUNY Buffalo State University consider legacy status?+
No. SUNY Buffalo State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does SUNY Buffalo State University require an essay?+
SUNY Buffalo State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does SUNY Buffalo State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $24,279 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,886.
What is SUNY Buffalo State University's graduation rate?+
34% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 196130 · How we use this data
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