SUNY Buffalo State University
PublicBuffalo, NY
SUNY Buffalo State University is a public mid-sized school in Buffalo, NY, enrolling about 5,097 undergraduates. SUNY Buffalo State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 73%. Among reported majors, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians shows the strongest outcomes -- $98,018/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $11,120 more per year in tuition and fees (2.3x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against SUNY Buffalo State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what SUNY Buffalo State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is SUNY Buffalo State University's acceptance rate?
SUNY Buffalo State University in Buffalo, NY admits approximately 73% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for SUNY Buffalo State University?
Admitted students at SUNY Buffalo State University typically score between 980–1240 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does SUNY Buffalo State University cost?
SUNY Buffalo State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,279 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at SUNY Buffalo State University?
For 2024-25, SUNY Buffalo State University's published tuition and required fees were $19,653 for out-of-state students and $8,533 for in-state students -- $11,120 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does SUNY Buffalo State University require students to live on campus?
No -- SUNY Buffalo State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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