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SUNY Buffalo State University student guide: campus events and game days, $11,346 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
Fast facts about SUNY Buffalo State University
- Founded
- 1871
- Teams
- Buffalo State Bengals
- Division
- NCAA Division III
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SUNY Buffalo State University at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
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Most popular majors
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree · 123 reported graduates$37,646median pay a year after
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree · 98 reported graduates$27,003median pay a year after
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree · 87 reported graduates$27,658median pay a year after
- Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree · 85 reported graduates$32,852median pay a year after
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree · 69 reported graduates$29,825median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
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Questions students ask about SUNY Buffalo State University
How much does SUNY Buffalo State University cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,346 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $24,279 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Buffalo State University?
33% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 58% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at SUNY Buffalo State University?
73% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 1070. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at SUNY Buffalo State University?
Business Administration, Management and Operations (bachelor's degree), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (bachelor's degree), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do SUNY Buffalo State University students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $52,334. Source: College Scorecard.
When was SUNY Buffalo State University founded?
SUNY Buffalo State University was founded in 1871. Source: Wikidata.
Where is SUNY Buffalo State University?
1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY, about 14 miles from Niagara Falls.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.