Applying to Buffalo State

Acceptance RateSAT Median
85.98% 1,065
SUNY Buffalo State University's acceptance rate is 85.98% for 2023 admission. A total of 12,292 students applied and 10,569 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Buffalo State.
Buffalo State's acceptance rate places 83rd out of 173 New York colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,065 at Buffalo State. Buffalo State's SAT score ranks 70th out of 86 New York colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Buffalo State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of SUNY Buffalo State University is 85.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.85%. 5,328 men and 6,964 women applied to Buffalo State and 4,410 men and 6,159 women students were accepted.
Among them, 586 men and 666 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Buffalo State.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Buffalo State
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants12,2925,3286,96400
Admitted10,5694,4106,15900
Enrolled1,25258666600
Acceptance Rate 85.98%82.77%88.44%--
Yield 11.85%13.29%10.81%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SUNY Buffalo State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 170 students (14% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores
The median SAT score is 1,065 with 535 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 578 and 25th percentile is 470 .
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Buffalo State
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total94010651178
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing470535600
SAT Math470530578
ACT Composite000
ACT Math000
ACT English000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,252 first-year students enrolled in Buffalo State. The proportion of full-time students is 99.12% and part-time students is 0.88%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 46.81% and women students is 53.19%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Buffalo State.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Buffalo State
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total1,25258666600
Full-time1,24158066100
Part-time116500
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Formal Demonstration of Competencies, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Buffalo State. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply SUNY Buffalo State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Buffalo State Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesRequired
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $65 for graduate schools of SUNY Buffalo State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Buffalo State.
Admission Information for Applying to Buffalo State
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$65
Admission Informationhttps://suny.buffalostate.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.suny.edu/attend/
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate
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