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SUNY Buffalo State University

SUNY Buffalo State University is a public university in a large city in the Buffalo, NY metro with 5,572 students and a 73% acceptance rate.

Buffalo, New York · Public · City, large · 5,572 students

NCAA Division III · State University of New York Athletic Conference

Admission rate

73%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,070

combined, admitted students

Average net price

$11,346

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

33%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

55%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$52,334

10 years after entry

Students

5,572

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$7,405
$30,001–48,000$9,393
$48,001–75,000$14,706
$75,001–110,000$17,155
Over $110,000$19,332

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreSUNY Buffalo State University courseCredits
Calculus AB34 MAT 126
Calculus BC34 MAT 161
Biology36 BIO 100 + BIO 1XX
Chemistry33 CHE 101
English Language and Composition33 CWP 101
English Literature and Composition33 ENG 1XX
Psychology36 PSY 101 + PSY 1XX
Statistics33 MAT 311
Show all 40 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB34 MAT 126
Calculus AB44 MAT 161
Calculus BC34 MAT 161
Calculus BC48 MAT 161 + MAT 162
Biology36 BIO 100 + BIO 1XX
Biology56 BIO 100 + BIO 111
Chemistry33 CHE 101
Chemistry46 CHE 111 + CHE 1XX + CHE 113
English Language and Composition33 CWP 101
English Language and Composition46 CWP 101 + CWP 102
English Literature and Composition33 ENG 1XX
English Literature and Composition46 ENG 1XX + ENG 1XX
Psychology36 PSY 101 + PSY 1XX
Statistics33 MAT 311
Statistics46 MAT 311 + MAT 3XX
Computer Science A33 CIS 1XX
Computer Science A46 CIS 1XX + CIS 1XX
Macroeconomics36 ECO 201 + ECO 1XX
Microeconomics36 ECO 202 + ECO 1XX
World History: Modern36 HIS 230 + HIS 231
Environmental Science36 GES 123 + GES 1XX
European History36 HIS 116 + HIS 117
Human Geography36 GEG 102 + GEG 1XX
Spanish Language and Culture36 SPA 101 + SPA 102
Spanish Language and Culture46 SPA 201 + SPA 202
Spanish Language and Culture56 SPA 202 + SPA 301
United States Government and Politics36 PSC 102 + PSC 1XX
Computer Science Principles33 CIS 1XX
Computer Science Principles46 CIS 1XX + CIS 1XX
Art History36 AAD251 + AAD252
Music Theory36 MUS 210 + MUS 1XX
African American Studies33 HIS 1XX
Art 2D Art and Design36 AAD 102 + DES 1XX
Art 3D Art and Design36 AAD 103 + DES 1XX
Chinese Language and Culture36 CHI 201 + CHI 202
Comparative Government and Politics36 PSC 101 + PSC 1XX
Drawing36 AAD 101 + FAR 1XX
French Language and Culture36 FRE 101 + FRE 102
German Language and Culture36 GER 101 + GER 102
Italian Language and Culture36 ITA 101 + ITA 102
Japanese Language and Culture36 FLA 101 + FLA 102
Latin36 LAT 101+ LAT 102
Physics 1: Algebra-Based34 PHY 1XX
Physics 1: Algebra-Based44 PHY 107 + PHY 107
Physics 1: Algebra-Based44 PHY 108
Physics 2: Algebra-Based34 PHY 1XX
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism34 PHY 1XX
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism45 PHY 112 + PHY 112
Physics C: Mechanics34 PHY 1XX
Physics C: Mechanics45 PHY 111
Precalculus33 MAT 114
Precalculus43 MAT 124
Research33 ENG 1XX
Research43 CWP 102
Seminar33 CWP101
Spanish Literature and Culture36 SPA 201 + SPA 202
Spanish Literature and Culture46 SPA 202 + SPA 301
Spanish Literature and Culture56 SPA 302 + SPA 303
United Sates History36 HIS 106 + HIS 107

Source: suny.buffalostate.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management131
Elementary Education and Teaching84
General Studies76
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies75
Applied Psychology59
Information Science/Studies55
Biology/Biological Sciences47
Social Work34
Show the other 55 majors
Speech Communication and Rhetoric28
Sociology27
Apparel and Textile Manufacture26
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician23
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist23
Health and Wellness22
Special Education and Teaching22
Graphic Design21
Economics19
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician18
Early Childhood Education and Teaching17
Hospitality Administration/Management16
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication15
Dietetics/Dietitian13
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education12
Social Studies Teacher Education12
Interior Design12
Art/Art Studies12
Political Science and Government11
Industrial Technology/Technician10
History10
Journalism9
Radio and Television9
Art Teacher Education9
Geology/Earth Science9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts9
English Language and Literature8
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other7
Writing7
Energy Systems Technology/Technician7
Music Teacher Education7
English/Language Arts Teacher Education7
Music6
International Relations and Affairs6
Mathematics Teacher Education6
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician5
Geography and Environmental Studies5
Art History, Criticism and Conservation5
Photography4
Forensic Science and Technology4
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts3
Urban Studies/Affairs3
Anthropology3
Chemistry3
Philosophy3
Applied Mathematics3
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education2
Spanish Language and Literature2
Mathematics2
Psychology2
Design and Visual Communications2
Metal Arts1
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics1
Painting1
Geography1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, State University of New York Athletic Conference

Basketball, Football, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, State University of New York Athletic Conference

Basketball, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling

Faith groups

Hillel

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

1,160,172 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)

Nearest hub airport

Buffalo Niagara International (BUF)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 13.2 of 20

Elevation

603 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

19°F

July high

80°F

Annual snowfall

95.4 in

Days at 90°F or higher

3 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,340 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division III, similar size