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Buffalo State University, State University of New York

Buffalo, NY 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate86%
Acceptance Rate86%

About Buffalo State College, State University of New York

Buffalo State College, State University of New York is a public, state college in the city of Buffalo, New York. Buffalo State College, State University of New York was founded in 1867. The college currently enrolls around 6,445 students a year, including 5,464 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Buffalo State College, State University of New York

It is moderately difficult to get into Buffalo State College, State University of New York. In 2022, Buffalo State College, State University of New York accepted 86% of applicants. In 2022, 12,292 students applied to Buffalo State College, State University of New York and 10,569 were admitted.

Buffalo State College, State University of New York Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 86%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 2.9
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 13%

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Buffalo State College, State University of New York is located in the city of Buffalo, New York,.

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College Info

1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222-1095

Campus Setting: Urban

Buffalo State College, State University of New York Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 20

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Buffalo State College, State University of New York is Jan 20.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Buffalo State College, State University of New York is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Buffalo State College, State University of New York SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

943 - 1168

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Math SAT Range

470 - 578

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Reading SAT Range

470 - 600

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1168 and Above

Good

943 to 1168

Avg

943 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for Buffalo State College, State University of New York students is 1060. Applicants with SAT scores of 1168 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Buffalo State College, State University of New York, while applicants with SAT scores between 943 to 1168 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 943 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Buffalo State College, State University of New York.

Buffalo State College, State University of New York Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$23,428

In State

$33,338

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$7,070
$16,980
Fees
$1,416
$1,416
Housing
$14,942
$14,942
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Buffalo State College, State University of New York is like? There are approximately 6,445 students enrolled at Buffalo State College, State University of New York, including 5,464 undergraduate students and 981 graduate students. 89% percent of students attend school full-time, 98% percent are from NY and 2% percent of students are from other states.

89%

Full Time

11%

Part Time

98%

In State

2%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

6,445

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

86%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,486

Out-of-State

$18,396

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 20
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