SUNY Buffalo State University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
5,358
Men / Women
44% / 56%
White
52%
Black
25%
Hispanic
11%
Asian
6%
Mixed
5%
Native American
1%
International
1%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Business & Economics
15%
Education
15%
Arts
13%
Life & Natural Sciences
11%
Engineering, Computing & Math
5%
Professional
4%
Financial
In-State Tuition & Fees
$8,533
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$19,653
Est. In-State Cost
$11,038
Est. Out-of-State Cost
$25,423
10-Year ROI
$164,000
ROI Percentile
64th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
58%
4-Year Graduation Rate
23%
6-Year Graduation Rate
33%
Transfer-Out Rate
40%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,207 (8th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
198 (4th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70%
Yield (Unbound)
9%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
R3
Expenditure
| Life & Natural Sciences | $2M | #395 |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | $0M | #453 |
| Engineering, Computing & Math | $0M | #525 |
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
SAT Range
980
–
1,240
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY Buffalo State University | 1,091 | 38% / 62% | 1% | $47,959 | |
| Applied Mathematics | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Information Science | 55 — | 85% / 15% | 2% | $59,234 | |
| Mathematics | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Physics | |||||
| Biology | 47 — | 32% / 68% | 4% | $43,917 | |
| Chemistry | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Dietetics | 13 — | 31% / 69% | 0% | $48,724 | |
| Geosciences | 9 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | $43,012 | |
| Health and Wellness | 22 — | 41% / 59% | 0% | — | |
| Speech-Language Pathology | 23 — | 4% / 96% | 0% | — | |
| Business Administration | 131 — | 51% / 49% | 2% | $52,204 | |
| Economics | 19 +1 | 47% / 53% | 0% | $58,181 | |
| Hospitality Management | 16 — | 19% / 81% | 0% | $40,596 | |
| Anthropology | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | — | |
| Applied Psychology | 59 +1 | 15% / 85% | 0% | — | |
| Communication | 28 — | 71% / 29% | 0% | $42,109 | |
| Criminal Justice | 75 +2 | 36% / 64% | 3% | $52,191 | |
| English | 8 +1 | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| General Studies | 76 — | 21% / 79% | 0% | $38,392 | |
| Geography | 1 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 5 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| History | 10 — | 90% / 10% | 0% | $36,971 | |
| International Affairs | 6 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Journalism | 9 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Liberal Arts | 7 — | 57% / 43% | 0% | $38,392 | |
| Philosophy | 3 +1 | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 11 — | 36% / 64% | 0% | $45,908 | |
| Psychology | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 50% | $42,833 | |
| Public Relations | 15 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | — | |
| Radio and Television | 9 +2 | 78% / 22% | 0% | — | |
| Social Work | 34 — | 18% / 82% | 0% | $45,845 | |
| Sociology | 27 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $43,700 | |
| Spanish | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Writing | 7 — | 57% / 43% | 0% | — | |
| Early Childhood Education | 17 — | 6% / 94% | 0% | $43,975 | |
| Elementary Education | 84 — | 5% / 95% | 0% | $43,975 | |
| English Education | 7 — | 14% / 86% | 0% | $46,146 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Education | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $46,146 | |
| Mathematics Education | 6 — | 17% / 83% | 0% | $46,146 | |
| Social Studies Education | 12 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $46,146 | |
| Special Education | 22 — | 27% / 73% | 0% | $51,496 | |
| Technology Education | 12 — | 83% / 17% | 0% | $46,146 | |
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | 26 — | 23% / 77% | 0% | — | |
| Art Education | 9 — | 11% / 89% | 0% | $46,146 | |
| Art History | 5 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $40,378 | |
| Broadcasting Technology | 18 +1 | 61% / 39% | 0% | $34,793 | |
| Ceramics | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $40,378 | |
| Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts | 3 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $40,378 | |
| Graphic Design | 21 — | 38% / 62% | 0% | $44,621 | |
| Interior Design | 12 — | 8% / 92% | 0% | $44,621 | |
| Metal Arts | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $40,378 | |
| Music | 6 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $38,358 | |
| Music Education | 7 — | 29% / 71% | 0% | $46,146 | |
| Painting | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $40,378 | |
| Photography | 4 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Sculpture | |||||
| Studio Art | 12 — | 42% / 58% | 0% | $40,378 | |
| Theater | 9 — | 33% / 67% | 0% | $28,269 | |
| Urban Studies | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Visual Communication Design | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $44,621 | |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | 5 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $83,175 | |
| Energy Systems Technology | 7 — | 86% / 14% | 14% | — | |
| Industrial Technology | 10 — | 80% / 20% | 0% | $68,814 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | 23 — | 87% / 13% | 4% | $80,357 |