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SUNY Buffalo State University

Public, 4-year

1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222

(716) 878-4000

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Quick Facts

5,358

Total Enrollment

76%

Acceptance Rate

36%

Graduation Rate

$40,877

Median Earnings (6yr)

$8,486

In-State Tuition

$14,229

Avg Net Price

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1080

Avg SAT Score

About SUNY Buffalo State University

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Size 5,000 - 9,999
Accreditation Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

Address 1300 Elmwood Ave
City Buffalo, NY
ZIP Code 14222
County Erie County

President/Chief Administrator: Katherine S. Conway-Turner, PhD (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Education 15%
Business 12%
Protective Services 8%
Liberal Arts 7%
Social Sciences 7%
Visual/Performing Arts 6%
Health Professions 5%
Communication 5%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 5,358

Student Demographics

Female 57%
Male 43%

Race/Ethnicity

White 45.2%
Black 30.4%
Hispanic 12.5%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Non-Resident Alien 0.4%
Unknown 0.1%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 12.7%
Part-Time Students 9.1%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 480 540 600
SAT Math 480 540 590

Tuition & Financial Aid

$8,486

In-State Tuition

$18,906

Out-of-State Tuition

$23,171

Total Cost of Attendance

$14,229

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 53%
Students with Federal Loans 53%
Students Receiving Any Aid 53%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $21,028
Median Total Debt $12,500
90th Percentile Debt $32,500
3-Year Repayment Rate 57%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $10,684
$30,001 - $48,000 $12,992
$48,001 - $75,000 $17,379
$75,001 - $110,000 $18,478
$110,001+ $21,201

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$40,877

6 Years After

$46,928

8 Years After

$52,334

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $23,397  |  75th percentile: $55,364

Earnings by Family Income Background

$37,529

Low Income

$43,031

Middle Income

$42,481

High Income

Student Outcomes

55%

Full-Time Retention

40%

Part-Time Retention

36%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$8,749

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$15,590

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (716) 878-4000

Website: Visit Site

Admissions: Apply Now

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