SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo State University
Buffalo, New York 14222
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Known for business — excellent value
SUNY Buffalo State University is a public urban institution in Buffalo, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1080.
A mid-sized campus of 5.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,334 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,229.
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SUNY Buffalo State University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1080
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
47.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
39
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (138)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
55%
- •55% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Buffalo Bulls
History & Fun Facts
- •"University of Western New-York" was chartered by the state on April 8, 1836.
- •James Platt White was instrumental in obtaining a charter for the university from the state legislature in 1846.
- •He also taught the first class of 89 men in obstetrics.
- •The doors first opened to students in 1847 and after associating with a hospital for teaching purposes, the first class of students graduated the medical school in July 1847.
- •Fillmore served as the school's first chancellor, a position he held until 1874, even as he served in other capacities during that time, including Comptroller of New York, U.
Source: Wikipedia
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Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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