School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of SUNY Buffalo State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone716-878-4000
WEBhttps://suny.buffalostate.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://suny.buffalostate.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.suny.edu/attend/
Financial Aidhttps://financialaid.buffalostate.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://financialaid.buffalostate.edu/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://inclusion.buffalostate.edu/veterans-and-military-services-0
Athletichttps://institutionalresearch.buffalostate.edu/graduation-rates
Disability Servicehttps://sas.buffalostate.edu/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of SUNY Buffalo State University is 85.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.85%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs and $65 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate85.98 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)11.85 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$65
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Tuition & Fees

Buffalo State's 2024 tuition & fees is $8,486 for New York residents and $18,906 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.77% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($18,396).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $12,157 for New York residents and $24,637 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.88% compared to the last year's rate.
New York ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$8,486$18,906
Graduate Tuition & Fees$12,157$24,637
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
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Student Population

A total of 6,445 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 369 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Buffalo State has 5,464 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 981 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students6,445
Undergraduate Students5,464
Graduate Students981
Online Enrollment369
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Buffalo State offers 213 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 3 out of the 213 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Buffalo State
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs213 Programs
Number of online programs3 Programs
Offered Degrees/Programs2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
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Academic/career counseling service✔
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On-campus day care for students✔
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔