SUNY Buffalo State University
Public university · Buffalo, NY · 5,097 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
73%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
980–1240
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$10,886
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$24,279
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
34%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into SUNY Buffalo State University?
SUNY Buffalo State University accepts about 73 of every 100 applicants (73%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 980 and 1240 on the SAT. A score at or above 1240 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 980, your scores are below most.
The latest federal data says SUNY Buffalo State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on SUNY Buffalo State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does SUNY Buffalo State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $24,279 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $10,886 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $8,533 for NY residents and $20,273 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$8,533
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$20,273
- Room & board$16,872
- Total cost of attendance$24,279
- Average net price after grants$10,886
Popular majors
Education, Business, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences.
SUNY Buffalo State University FAQ
- What is SUNY Buffalo State University's acceptance rate?
- 73% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for SUNY Buffalo State University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 980–1240. Aim for 1240 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- Is SUNY Buffalo State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says SUNY Buffalo State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on SUNY Buffalo State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does SUNY Buffalo State University cost?
- About $24,279 a year before aid; $10,886 on average after grants.
- What is SUNY Buffalo State University's FAFSA school code?
- 002842. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so SUNY Buffalo State University receives your information.
- What is SUNY Buffalo State University's graduation rate?
- 34% of students finish within six years.
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