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SUNY Buffalo State University

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Buffalo, NY

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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

Admit rate73%
SAT range980–1240
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads5,097
Yield (admits who enroll)12%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$24,279
4-year grad rate35%
Median earnings, 10yr out$52,334

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans50%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out57%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$48,735/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$57,114/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$48,267/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$51,379/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other$49,500/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$46,224/yr
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians$45,120/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Information Science/Studies$64,628/yr
Education
Educational Administration and Supervision$64,059/yr
Special Education and Teaching$57,096/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$51,209/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$49,853/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$98,018/yr
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$82,242/yr
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$73,327/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies$47,880/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services$60,937/yr
History
History$54,561/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$56,034/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$46,705/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General$59,096/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$61,262/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$52,490/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$53,130/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$58,497/yr
Political Science and Government$58,041/yr
Sociology$49,595/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$45,222/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$39,863/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,700
Typical room charge$8,506
Typical board charge$5,880

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

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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.

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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