Outcomes at Buffalo State
Graduation Rate
33.31%
Transfer-out Rate
40.44%
Retention Rate
58.00%
The graduation rate at SUNY Buffalo State University is 33.31% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. 580 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,741 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 55.60%.
The transfer-out rate is 40.44% that is extremely higher (many students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York. The retention rate (full-time students) is 58% that is lower (many students stopped or transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in New York.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between SUNY Buffalo State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at SUNY Buffalo State University. 580 students have completed and 704 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 22 students still enrolled and 435 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,741 | 1,741 |
| Completers | 580 (33.31%) | 580 |
| Transfer-out | 704 (40.44%) | 704 |
| Still Enrolled | 22 (1.26%) | 22 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 435 (24.99%) | 435 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 397 students have completed in 4 years and additional 146 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 397 (22.80%) |
131 (17.35%) |
266 (26.98%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 146 (8.39%) |
71 (9.40%) |
75 (7.61%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 37 (2.13%) |
18 (2.38%) |
19 (1.93%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33.31% (580/1,741) | 29.14% (220/755) | 36.51% (360/986) |
| Asian | 31.17% (24/77) | 26.09% (12/46) | 38.71% (12/31) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 28.43% (199/700) | 24.49% (72/294) | 31.28% (127/406) |
| Hispanic | 30.23% (91/301) | 26.40% (33/125) | 32.95% (58/176) |
| White | 42.00% (239/569) | 36.84% (91/247) | 45.96% (148/322) |
| Two or More Race | 31.08% (23/74) | 29.03% (9/31) | 32.56% (14/43) |
| Unknown | 33.33% (1/3) | 50.00% (1/2) | 0.00% (0/1) |