Colleges in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is a city in New York. According to Census data, the population is 914,341 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, twelve colleges are active for serving college programs in Buffalo, New York. In addition, there are 22 colleges located within 30 miles from Buffalo.
By school type, there are three public and nine private schools. By school level, there are eight 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and three less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Twelve schools offer undergraduate programs and five schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Buffalo, New York is $19,647 for New York residents and $21,637 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 75.80% and the average SAT score is 1,103. A total of 55,548 students enrolled in schools in Buffalo, New York, of which 4,902 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Buffalo, New York
The following table lists 12 colleges located in Buffalo and 11 schools near Buffalo, New York ordered by distance from Buffalo. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Buffalo | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo Buffalo, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 1.44 miles | $19,126 | 787 | 31% | 11 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Canisius University Buffalo, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 1.64 miles | $32,720 | 2,492 | 66% | 11 to 1 | $16,680 | 77.7% | 1,190 |
| Erie Community College Buffalo, NY Public, 2-4 years valid | 1.83 miles | $11,300 | 7,843 | 24% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Medaille University Buffalo, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 1.90 miles | $34,000 | 1,727 | 35% | 15 to 1 | $23,131 | 68.8% | 1,050 |
| Professional Culinary Academy Buffalo, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 1.95 miles | $10,100 | 12 | - | 6 to 1 | - | - | - |
| D'Youville University Buffalo, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 2.14 miles | $33,560 | 2,518 | 65% | 7 to 1 | $22,400 | 84.0% | 1,140 |
| National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo Buffalo, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 2.56 miles | $10,975 | 138 | - | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Villa Maria College Buffalo, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 2.73 miles | $28,670 | 465 | 30% | 8 to 1 | - | 78.2% | 895 |
| SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, NY Public, 4 years four-years | 2.80 miles | $18,906 | 6,445 | 36% | 13 to 1 | $24,637 | 86.0% | 1,065 |
| Trocaire College Buffalo, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 4.22 miles | $19,820 | 1,022 | 23% | 9 to 1 | - | 68.1% | - |
| Erie 1 BOCES West Seneca, NY Public, Less than 2 years valid | 4.68 miles | $13,500 | 436 | - | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Empire Beauty School-Buffalo Cheektowaga, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.76 miles | $12,750 | 102 | - | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Daemen University Amherst, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 5.39 miles | $33,724 | 2,642 | 54% | 12 to 1 | $25,863 | 79.9% | - |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Tonawanda Tonawanda, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 5.67 miles | $10,639 | 131 | - | 7 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Leon Studio One School of Beauty Knowledge Williamsville, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.39 miles | $16,150 | 18 | - | 6 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca West Seneca, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.96 miles | $9,000 | 73 | - | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Public, 4 years four-years | 7.50 miles | $30,572 | 32,099 | 73% | 12 to 1 | $27,338 | 67.7% | 1,280 |
| Bryant & Stratton College-Online Orchard Park, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 8.67 miles | $15,891 | 9,050 | 24% | 38 to 1 | - | - | - |
| New York Institute of Massage Inc Williamsville, NY Private, Less than 2 years valid | 9.30 miles | $19,600 | 23 | - | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Hilbert College Hamburg, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 10.27 miles | $32,150 | 877 | 57% | 14 to 1 | $18,855 | 95.5% | - |
| Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY Public, 2-4 years valid | 17.08 miles | $11,862 | 3,838 | 31% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Niagara University Niagara University, NY Private, 4 years four-years | 18.87 miles | $38,135 | 3,858 | 72% | 11 to 1 | $14,850 | 89.6% | 1,130 |
| Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program Lockport, NY Public, Less than 2 years valid | 20.15 miles | $13,255 | 12 | - | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $21,637 | 55,548 | 43% | 11 to 1 | $22,837 | 75.8% | 1,103 |