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Buffalo State University
Buffalo, New York 14222
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
SUNY Buffalo State University is a public urban institution in Buffalo, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1080.
A mid-sized campus of 5.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,334 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,229.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Buffalo Bulls
History & Fun Facts
- •"University of Western New-York" was chartered by the state on April 8, 1836.
- •James Platt White was instrumental in obtaining a charter for the university from the state legislature in 1846.
- •He also taught the first class of 89 men in obstetrics.
- •The doors first opened to students in 1847 and after associating with a hospital for teaching purposes, the first class of students graduated the medical school in July 1847.
- •Fillmore served as the school's first chancellor, a position he held until 1874, even as he served in other capacities during that time, including Comptroller of New York, U.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1080
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
47.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,500
Academics
Programs (138)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
55%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
39
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium