SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, New York
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1871Large citySEVP certified
About
The State University of New York Buffalo State University (also referred to as SUNY Buffalo State University or Buffalo State University) is a public university in Buffalo, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The institution was originally founded in 1871 as the Buffalo Normal School to train teachers. It offers 79 undergraduate majors with 11 honors options, 11 post baccalaureate teacher certification programs, and 64 graduate programs. It was formerly known as the State University College at Buffalo (then branded as the Buffalo State College) before the 2023 status change.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$20,273
- Estimated total for international students
- US$36,019
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$8,533
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$24,279
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,097
- Graduate students
- 933
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 14 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 73%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 490–630 · Maths 490–610
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$55,028
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (136)
Bachelor's degrees62 subjects
AnthropologyApparel and TextilesApplied MathematicsApplied StatisticsAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherCommunity Organization and AdvocacyCrafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and ArtisanryCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFamily and Consumer Economics and Related StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGraphic CommunicationsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInformation Science/StudiesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMathematicsMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial Sciences, GeneralSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUrban Studies/AffairsWoodworking
Master's degrees44 subjects
Applied MathematicsArchitectural Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionData AnalyticsDietetics and Clinical Nutrition ServicesEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHistoryHomeland SecurityHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMuseology/Museum StudiesPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPhysicsPublic Administration and Social Service Professions, OtherPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesScience Technologies/Technicians, GeneralSecurity Science and TechnologySpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSystems Science and TheoryTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching Assistants/AidesTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Undergraduate certificates15 subjects
Applied StatisticsCommunity Organization and AdvocacyDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMathematicsPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Graduate certificates15 subjects
Applied MathematicsBilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationData AnalyticsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchFine and Studio ArtsHomeland SecurityHuman Resources Management and ServicesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMuseology/Museum StudiesPublic AdministrationSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.