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SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo State University

Buffalo, New York 14222

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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.

Established
1846
Motto
Mens sana in corpore sano
Mascot
Victor E. Bull
Type
Public research university center
Conference
Division I (Division I FBS of the NCAA
Division
Division I

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76%Acceptance
1080SAT Avg
5,358Students
13:1Student:Faculty
36%Grad Rate
$52,334Earnings 10yr
$14,229Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

SUNY Buffalo State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1080

Reading & WritingMid: 515
480600
MathMid: 530
480590

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

75.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1080

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,486
Tuition (out-of-state)$18,906
Room & Board$16,716
Books & Supplies$1,052
Total Cost of Attendance$23,171
Average Net Price$14,229
Median Debt at Graduation$21,028
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,684
$30–48K$12,992
$48–75K$17,379
$75–110K$18,478
$110K+$21,201

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,229

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4700.0%

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

Programs (138)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,358
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
53%

Race & Ethnicity

White 45%
Black 30%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 7%
Two+ 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate36.0%
Freshman Retention54.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,877
8 Years$46,928
10 Years$52,334

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,600
Men
$48,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#75
Forbes
#134
Washington Monthly
#129

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Buffalo Bulls

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
182 mi(315 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
282 mi(489 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
294 mi(510 min)

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