Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at SUNY Buffalo State University is $8,486 for New York residents and $18,906 for out-of-state students. It has been stayed same for New York residents and increased by 2.77% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Buffalo State is $8,486 for New York residents and $19,430 for out-of-state students which is a 2.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been stayed same for New York residents and increased by 2.77% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,530 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 7.46% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 7.30% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other New York schools with tuition changes from last year at New York colleges tuition change page.
Buffalo State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,486 $18,396$18,174
2023-2024$8,486$18,906$19,530
Change % 2023-20240.00%2.77%7.46%
2024-2025$8,486$19,430$20,987
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
SUNY Buffalo State University - COA
SUNY Buffalo State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
SUNY Buffalo State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $12,157 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $24,637 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Buffalo State is $12,157 for New York residents and $25,347 for out-of-state students which is a 2.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Buffalo State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,157 $23,947$18,174
2023-2024$12,157$24,637$19,530
Change % 2023-2024-2.88%7.46%
2024-2025$12,157$25,347$20,987
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
SUNY Buffalo State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Buffalo State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $295 for New York residents and $728 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $471 for New York residents and $991 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$295$708
2023-2024$295$728
2024-2025$295$749
Graduate2022-2023$471$963
2023-2024$471$991
2024-2025$471$1,020
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
SUNY Buffalo State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
SUNY Buffalo State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between SUNY Buffalo State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between SUNY Buffalo State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
SUNY Buffalo State University$8,486$18,906
University at Buffalo$10,782$30,572
Stony Brook University$10,560$30,350
CUNY Hunter College$7,382$15,332
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College$7,464$15,414
Binghamton University$10,363$29,453

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Buffalo State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Buffalo State is $34,089 for New York residents and $77,055 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at SUNY Buffalo State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$8,501$8,515$8,530$8,544$34,089
Out-of-State$19,048$19,191$19,335$19,480$77,055
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$8,515$8,530$8,544$8,559$34,147
Out-of-State$19,191$19,335$19,480$19,627$77,633
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$8,530$8,544$8,559$8,573$34,206
Out-of-State$19,335$19,480$19,627$19,774$78,217
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$8,544$8,559$8,573$8,588$34,264
Out-of-State$19,480$19,627$19,774$19,923$78,804
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$8,559$8,573$8,588$8,603$34,323
Out-of-State$19,627$19,774$19,923$20,072$79,396

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $124,446 for New York residents and $167,411 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at SUNY Buffalo State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at SUNY Buffalo State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$29,855$30,671$31,516$32,393$124,446
Out-of-State$40,402$41,347$42,325$43,337$167,411
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$30,671$31,520$32,397$33,308$127,907
Out-of-State$41,347$42,325$43,337$44,383$171,393
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$31,520$32,400$33,312$34,259$131,501
Out-of-State$42,325$43,337$44,383$45,466$175,512
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$32,400$33,315$34,262$35,246$135,234
Out-of-State$43,337$44,383$45,466$46,587$179,774
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$33,315$34,266$35,249$36,271$139,111
Out-of-State$44,383$45,466$46,587$47,747$184,185

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 86% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $84,306 for New York residents and $127,271 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at SUNY Buffalo State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at SUNY Buffalo State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$19,820$20,636$21,481$22,358$84,306
Out-of-State$30,367$31,312$32,290$33,302$127,271
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$20,636$21,485$22,362$23,273$87,767
Out-of-State$31,312$32,290$33,302$34,348$131,253
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$21,485$22,365$23,277$24,224$91,361
Out-of-State$32,290$33,302$34,348$35,431$135,372
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$22,365$23,280$24,227$25,211$95,094
Out-of-State$33,302$34,348$35,431$36,552$139,634
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$23,280$24,231$25,214$26,236$98,971
Out-of-State$34,348$35,431$36,552$37,712$144,045

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at SUNY Buffalo State University.
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SUNY Buffalo State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,486$1,052$19,530$18,906$1,052 $19,530
Graduate$12,157 $1,052$19,530$24,637 $1,052$19,530

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