61%

Acceptance Rate

$9,069

Avg.Financial Aid

002842

FAFSA Code

Buffalo State The State University of New York

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    MSCHE

  • Website

    suny.buffalostate.edu/
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    9,118

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

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Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

Address

1300 Elmwood Ave

Rankings

Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. The two popular publications, US News and Forbes, are among the most trusted publications when it comes to the rankings of an educational institution. The ranking of a college plays an important role in helping a prospective candidate choosing the right college. It helps them assess the college's performance based on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. However, it is to be noted that SUNY Buffalo State does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings by these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    None

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    61%

  • SAT Range

    860 - 1040

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $50

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is easy. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $50. The SAT score in the range of 880-1080 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to SUNY Buffalo State, must score 20 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 19 are also given admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, New York 14222. They can also call them at (716) 878-4000.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $12,024

  • Average Annual Cost

    $6,870

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $25,846

  • Other Fees

    $1,340

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $13,890

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $2,708

Total One Year Cost

$25,846

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to SBS. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $32,618. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

15:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

61%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

20%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$408

Faculty Overview

51%

Male Professors

49%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Business Administration, Management...

    208 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    164 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    125 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    100 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    88 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    80 Graduates

  • Family and Consumer Economics and R...

    67 Graduates

  • Information Science/Studies

    61 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    88 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    80 Graduates

  • Family and Consumer Economics and R...

    67 Graduates

  • Information Science/Studies

    61 Graduates

  • Social Work

    55 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    54 Graduates

  • Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...

    49 Graduates

  • Economics

    42 Graduates

  • Sociology

    42 Graduates

  • Audiovisual Communications Technolo...

    40 Graduates

  • History

    38 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    38 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    37 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    37 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...

    36 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    32 Graduates

  • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Se...

    29 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    29 Graduates

  • Journalism

    24 Graduates

  • Industrial Production Technologies/...

    23 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    21 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    21 Graduates

  • Electrical Engineering Technologies...

    20 Graduates

  • Special Education and Teaching

    18 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    17 Graduates

  • Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...

    14 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    13 Graduates

  • Music

    13 Graduates

  • Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...

    11 Graduates

  • Urban Studies/Affairs

    11 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    10 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    9 Graduates

  • Physics

    7 Graduates

  • Applied Mathematics

    6 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    5 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    5 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    5 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    4 Graduates

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

    3 Graduates

  • International Relations and Nationa...

    3 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

8,082

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

54%

Full-time / Part-time

90% / 10%

Students Gender

Male

43%

US National: 44%

Female

57%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

45%

Unknown

0%

Black

33%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

4%

Non Resident alien

1%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

1%

Out Of State

98%

In State

1%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$55,484 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$8,176/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,714/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,714/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Bengals

School Colors

black and orange

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Empire Eight

Total Male Athletes

239

Total Female Athletes

147

Intramural Sports

1

Sports Club

3

Sports Team (Men)

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Ice Hockey

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cheerleading-Dance Team

Cross Country

Ice Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $14,220 per year for living on campus. There are around 43% male and 57% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$31,500/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$39,800/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$18,837 - $26,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$195 - $270

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

84%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,069

Students Receiving Federal Grants

67%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,798

Students Receiving State Aid

80%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,835

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

83%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,649

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$12,289

$30K - $48K

$9,373

$48K - $75K

$5,628

$75K - $110K

$3,691

> $110K

$912

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$42,293,008

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,932,771

In case the students at SUNY Buffalo State face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average financial aid at SUNY Buffalo State is around $1,746 and the federal grant is $4,868. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $3,741 as well as institutional aid worth $1,746.

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