Buffalo State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 72.95%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1070. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,533
- Out-of-State Tuition: $19,653
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Buffalo State:
- Total Enrollment: 6,188, including 328 online students
- 5,255 Undergraduate, 933 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 41.3% men, 58.7% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 33%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 40%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 58%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 202 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 3 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 61 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
Buffalo State Overview
SUNY Buffalo State University (Buffalo State) is a four-year, public school located in Buffalo, NY. SUNY Buffalo State University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Buffalo State's tuition & fees is $8,533 for New York residents and $19,653 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 80% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,130.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,188 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Buffalo State's acceptance rate is 72.95% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.22%. The median SAT score is 1070.
Buffalo State ranked 96th in New York Colleges rankings. SUNY Buffalo State University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of SUNY Buffalo State University is $8,533 for in-state students and $19,653 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,208 for in-state students and $24,688 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,580 for New York residents and $20,430 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,259 for New York residents and $24,739 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,533 | $19,653 |
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| Graduate | $12,208 | $24,688 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,580 | $20,430 |
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| Graduate | $12,259 | $24,739 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
SUNY Buffalo State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Buffalo State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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