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SUNY Buffalo State University
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  • BUFFALO, NY
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SUNY Buffalo State University

#69 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      B minus
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      B minus
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      C
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      C
    Buffalo State is a public university located in Buffalo, New York. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,582 undergraduate students. The Buffalo State acceptance rate is 80%. Popular majors include Business, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. Graduating 40% of students, Buffalo State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,500.
    suny.buffalostate.edu
    1300 ELMWOOD AVE
    BUFFALO, NY 14222
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    SUNY System
    About Buffalo State...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Liberty League
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    Buffalo State Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    80%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    860-1060
    ACT Range
    19-22
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
    suny.edu/student/index.cfm

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,400 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,597 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    15:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      184 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      137 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      116 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      107 Graduates
    • Psychology
      82 Graduates
    • Information Science
      73 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      73 Graduates
    • Apparel and Textile Science
      55 Graduates
    • Economics
      54 Graduates
    • Public Relations
      52 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      50%
    • On Campus
      3%
    • Online
      47%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    6,582 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    727
    Undergrads Over 25
    13%
    Pell Grant
    68%
    Varsity Athletes
    1%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $39,800 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    40%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
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