2024 Best Colleges for Music in the Buffalo Area

• Buffalo, NY•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.64 out of 5  3,081 reviews

Alum: Overall pretty satisfied with my undergraduate experience, but SUNY Buffalo is definitely a school that might not appeal to everybody. If you're a fan of big schools like myself, then it's great; plenty of campus activities and sports, absolutely amazing food choices (the dorm even has a grocery store), different campuses with different vibes for different people, and so many groups of people from all different walks of life. However, it's definitely huge party school (a pro and a con), and there's some safety issues outside of South campus to be aware of. Likewise, due to the massive class size, it's essential to be self-reliant/driven in your studies, and I could definitely see the 500 person lecture halls and greater difficulty connecting with professors turning-off people from UB. Parts of North campus itself does look a bit visually unappealing, and parking is a constant issue among students as well. However, if you're looking for a city within a school feel, UB is the way to go!... Read 3,081 reviews

• grade A minus

• Acceptance rate 70%

• Net price $17,954

• SAT range 1180-1360

• Sanborn, NY•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  297 reviews

Alum: If you are looking for a campus that is out in the country and surrounded by trees, this may be the school for you! The campus is completely walkable and is fitted with a cute courtyard in the middle. The staff and teachers are always friendly and willing to help.... Read 297 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $6,151

• SAT range —

• Buffalo, NY•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  778 reviews

Alum: Canisius was great for the most part! I would say I had a great experience there, but it is a very average school. Your experience really is what you make of it. If you want to get involved and do things, you're going to have a great time. If you don't get out there, it's going to be very boring. Thankfully, there is lots of opportunity. The class offerings are pretty run of the mill. I enjoyed mine a lot, but there wasn't anything super cutting edge or unique. There is a lot of opportunity to travel through clubs, sports, volunteering, and study abroad options. There is always free stuff on campus which is awesome. The food is subpar, but has gotten a LOT better since my first year. The diversity is getting better, but isn't great. The alumni network is strong and Canisius really tries to take care of its people. The dorms are AMAZING in comparison to some of my friends at schools for 100k/yr. Parties are meh. Safety is alright. It's an urban campus and I never felt unsafe.... Read 778 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 81%

• Net price $18,486

• SAT range 1050-1250

• Buffalo, NY•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  149 reviews

Freshman: This college is absolutely amazing! My mother was a college student here as well and recommended it to me. The staff is absolutely amazing, and they are very accommodating and understanding as well as intelligent and provide the students with a great education.... Read 149 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 76%

• Net price $15,270

• SAT range 800-1110