SUNY Buffalo State
1300 Elmwood AveBuffalo, NY 14222
(716) 878-4000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 13965
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.buffalostate.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $7,347.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $22,474.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $32,124.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 410 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 500 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 490 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 23 |
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*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 87% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 51% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,625.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 63% |
| Average state aid | $2,935.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 68% |
| Average institutional aid | $1,083.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 70% |
| Average student loan | $6,431.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- POST-MASTER'S CERTIFICATE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- Majors
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Anthropology
- Applied Economics
- Applied Mathematics
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/art Studies
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Teacher Education
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemistry
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Computer Teacher Education
- Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Crafts/Craft Design, Folk art and Artisanry
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Design and Applied Arts
- Design and Visual Communications
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities
- Education/Teaching of Individuals With Speech or Language Impairments
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Family Resource Management Studies
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Forensic Science and Technology
- French Language and Literature
- French Language Teacher Education
- General Studies
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science
- Health Teacher Education
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History
- Hospitality Administration/Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Industrial and Product Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Information Science/Studies
- Journalism
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Music
- Music Teacher Education
- Non-profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Painting
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Physics Teacher Education
- Political Science and Government
- Printmaking
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Radio and Television
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
- Reading Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Sculpture
- Social Sciences
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech-language Pathology/Pathologist
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
- Systems Science and Theory
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Writing
- Agricultural Teacher Education
New York Scholarships
Daniel E. Mayers Memorial Award
Annual award for an undergraduate who is a junior or senior at Brooklyn College-CUNY in New York. Applicant must have performed service to the African-American community and/or have demonstrated academic merit. Due date and award amount varies. more...
William F. Morris Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Manhattan College in New York. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Elizabeth Casey Theater Scholarship
Annual award for an undergraduate student who is a senior attending Brooklyn College-CUNY in New York majoring in Theater. Applicant must have achieved high scholastic standing and made outstanding contributions to the study of Theater at Brooklyn College. Due date and award amount varies. more...
Reverend Brian J. O'Connell, CM. Library Studies Scholarship
Scholarship for graduate students attending St. John's University in New York, enrolled in the Masters of Library Science and Advanced Certificate programs. Selection is based on academic merit and GPA. If student's GPA is 3.8+, award is $810 per 3 credit course; for 3.6 GPA, award is $600 per 3 credit course; and for 3.4 GPA, award is $550 per 3 credit course. Due date and number of awards varies. more...
Judge John Wells Fellowship
Annual award for graduate students who are currently seniors attending Hamilton College in New York studying the areas of Government and Political Science. Applicants must show a high order of scholarly attainment in general and show marked ability and special aptitude for research in political science. Due date, number of awards, and award amount varies. more...
Lieberman Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Concordia College-New York. Students must be pursuing careers in service of the Church. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBUC), Hispanic and Tribal Colleges Scholarship
Scholarship for graduates of Historically Black, Hispanic and Tribal Colleges who are enrolling as graduate students at New York University full-time. Submit FAFSA application by March 1st. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Lila Acheson Wallace Fellowships
Annual award for undergraduate or graduate students attending New York University, enrolled in the Institute of Fine Arts. Applicants must plan to study ancient Egyptian Art; Modern Art; ancient Near Eastern, Greek and Roman Art. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Alain Ducasse Scholarship
Annual award for students who have already graduated from culinary school. Students must have a working knowledge of the French language and have a minimum of two years experience in a professional kitchen. Award consists of a one-year apprenticeship with the team of Alain Ducasse-six months in Monaco and six months at Ducasse in New York City, New York. Selection is based on financial need and aptitude. An essay must be included with application packet. more...
Antoinette Ciolli '37 Scholarship
Annual award for an undergraduate student attending Brooklyn College-CUNY in New York majoring in History. Applicant must be an outstanding student. Due date and award amount varies. more...