College
SUNY Buffalo State College
- B-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Buffalo, NY
- 1,339 reviews
- AcademicsB-
- ValueB
- DiversityA-
- CampusC+
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneA
- ProfessorsB
- LocationA-
- DormsC-
- Campus FoodC
- Student LifeB-
- SafetyC
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Empire 8 Athletic Conference
Address
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
Website
SUNY Buffalo State College Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
64%
SAT Range
775-980
ACT Range
17-22
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$12,046/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 81%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.93 responses
- 46%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.98 responses
- 58%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.97 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business Administration and Management
208 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
152 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
125 GraduatesPsychology
100 GraduatesCommunications
80 GraduatesElementary Education
74 GraduatesFamily Studies and Consumer Sciences
67 GraduatesInformation Studies
61 GraduatesSocial Work and Youth Services
55 GraduatesHospitality and Tourism Management
54 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
7,598Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
65%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 55%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.111 responses
Poll
- 51%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.128 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,600/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
50%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%- 69%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.68 responses
SUNY Buffalo State College Reviews
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Honestly, Buff State is where it’s at. Classes are easy to get into, the academic advisors are usually always available whenever you want to go visit, there’s diversity, people are friendly, staff around the campus are friendly as well, etc. & If you’re looking for a lit party school, you’ve come to the right place! The only bad thing is the food. But other than that, I love it here.
At first I felt like Buffalo State wasn't the college for me because I didn't make a lot of friends and peers. However I was doing great academically. The teachers that I had my first year with were good. They were never in a hurry for us to learn something if an individual didn't understand the teachers would take the time to explain and even make sure they stop by during their office hours to get a better understanding. However as I progressed during the year, I started going to more events, meeting more people. I joined an Organization called the Caribbean Students Organization where I feel like I learned a lot regarding the meetings and events they had. There is always something happening on campus whether it be a party or a get together. Its good vibes.
The best part of Buff State is the diversity. I love how seriously in every one of my classes there's just a total mix of people. Also, some of my professors really make classes as interesting as possible and fun. I loveeee the bookstore Starbucks; it is my happy place. Most students in my classes have honestly been friendly. On the downside, the library is a little weird. It is very broken up and doesn't make sense. In addition, this may sound bad, but there are a lot of older students. It just kind of makes the experience weird having so many middle-aged people mixed in with the young college students. I'm a transfer student so I want to get into the party scene, but being in Buffalo the bars are pretty convenient!. There are too much sexual assault and crime reports. Better security is a must. I like Buff State so much more than I thought I would. The education department is awesome!!