SUNY Buffalo State University
SUNY Buffalo State University is a public 4-year institution in Buffalo, NY. It enrolls about 6,470 students and admits roughly 76% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Buffalo, NY 14222 |
| County | Erie County |
| Enrollment | 6,470 |
| Acceptance rate | 76% |
| Applicants / admitted | 15,943 / 12,096 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,486 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $18,906 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 36% |
| Transfer-out rate | 39% |
| Full-time retention rate | 55% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $13,735 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Post-master's certificate |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 480–600 |
| Website | https://suny.buffalostate.edu/ |
| Phone | 7168784000 |
Admissions
About 15,943 students applied and 12,096 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,456 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,486 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $18,906. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $13,735 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,684 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,992 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,379 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,478 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,201 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,801 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 36% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
SUNY Buffalo State University is in Buffalo, NY, Erie County. Its coordinates are 42.9338, -78.8821.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at SUNY Buffalo State University?
About 76% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 15,943 applicants.
How much does SUNY Buffalo State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,486 for in-state students and $18,906 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend SUNY Buffalo State University?
About 6,470 students are enrolled.