Buffalo, New York · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Master's
SUNY Buffalo State University is a public university in Buffalo, New York, and part of the State University of New York system. Founded in 1871 as the Buffalo Normal School for teacher training, it now offers undergraduate majors, post-baccalaureate teacher certification programs, and graduate programs. It was formerly known as the State University College at Buffalo and Buffalo State College before its 2023 status change.
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 960–1190
SAT ERW: 480–600
SAT math: 480–590
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1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, New York, 14222
Visit University SiteTotal: 6,470
Undergrad: 5,572
Undergrad full-time: 4,922
Graduate: 898
Part-time: 1,229
In-state
Tuition: $8,486
Total cost on campus: $29,068
Out-of-state
Tuition: $18,906
Total cost on campus: $39,488
Room & board: $16,716
Books & supplies: $1,052
Receive aid: 94%
Avg grant aid: $8,921
Pell grant recipients: 67%
Rent: $712 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.49 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $10.89
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.