SUNY Buffalo State College

(Buffalo, NY)

SUNY Buffalo State College, commonly referred to as Buffalo State, provides students with the best of both worlds: a 125-acre campus surrounded by the energy and opportunities of New York State's second-largest city.

With about 9,000 undergraduates, Buffalo State provides a community that will make people from small towns and big cities alike feel right at home.

First-year and undeclared students will find a home in the University College while they choose from the 151 undergraduate programs offered by Buffalo State's six schools.

The faculty at Buffalo is composed of nationally renowned scholars who bring the latest in research, creativity, and ideas to the classroom.

With its location in Buffalo's vibrant museum district, the College is surrounded by trendy cafes, restaurants, shops, and Victorian-styled housing.

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Admissions

42.7%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.3
  • November 15, 2011
  • Offers Rolling Admission
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1340–1600 SAT Total
  • 450–540 SAT Reading
  • 460–540 SAT Math
  • 430–520 SAT Writing
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$18,959
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $6,007
  • $13,907
  • $11,992
  • $960

Will I Like It

10,366
number of undergraduates
  • Public
  • City
  • 59% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics, Tourism & Hospitality

Education

Teaching

Engineering

Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Nutrition

Humanities

Art History

Journalism & Communication

Technician

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Law Enforcement, Social Work

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies

Visual Arts & Design

Apparel & Textiles, Painting, Sculpture

Extra Curriculars

Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Computer Club, Languages, Marching Band, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Student Council, Theatre, Travel, Video Games, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Photography Club, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Long Description

Buffalo State College, formerly SUNY College at Buffalo, was founded in 1867 and is a public, multipurpose college of arts and sciences. Its 115-acre, urban campus is located in Buffalo.

Mailing Address

1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
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