Overview

Buffalo State University, State University of New York is a Comprehensive institution located in Buffalo, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 110 Moot Hall
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY  14222
United States

Contact Carolyn Murphy
Interim Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@buffalostate.edu
Phone: 716-878-6339
Fax: 716-878-6100

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Communications, General
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Energy Systems Technology/technician
Industrial Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textile Manufacture
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dietetics/dietitian
Health And Wellness, General
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Furniture Design And Manufacturing
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geography
Geography, Other
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Metal Arts
Music, General
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

12,292

Applied

10,569

Accepted

5,464

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,964

Females Applied

6,159

Females Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,328

Males Applied

4,410

Males Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

2.9

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 20th	December 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	535	470	600
SAT Math	530	470	578

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,070

In-state

16,980

Out-of-state

7,070

In-district

Fees

1,416

Full-time student fees

14,942

Room & board

8,506

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes

Financial Aid

13,536

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,565

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,168

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,191

Avg. Loan Aid

3,079

Avg. Grant Aid

9,849

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

70%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,464

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

2%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.25%
Black or African American	30.19%
White or Caucasian	46.22%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.45%
Asian	6.42%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	3.8%
Other	0.09%

Gender

Male (43.58%)

Female (56.42%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	31%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Bengal Bound, Homecoming and Family Weekend and USG Carnival

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Most popular organizations:
United Students Government, Wilderness Adventures, Caribbean Students Organization, Criminal Justice Club and The Gamming Guild

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Bowling	No		No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Fencing	No		No
Football		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No		No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

612

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 318

Part-time - 294

Male - 299

Female - 313