Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.5k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,486
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,906
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,716
Avg Off-Campus Living
$16,716
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$25,202
Net price (after aid)$14,229
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,684
$30k – $48k$12,992
$48k – $75k$17,379
$75k – $110k$18,478
$110k+$21,201
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$52,334
Median debt at graduation$21,028
Est. monthly loan payment$223
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants53%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans53%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
36%
Freshman Retention
55%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$14.2k below avg
Out-of-state value
$18.9k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.5k
below avg
Out-of-state
$18.9k
below avg
Net price
$14.2k
below avg
Pell
53%
above avg
Median debt
$21k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$52.3k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (31)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceWeb DevelopmentCybersecurity
Education
Secondary EducationElementary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringChemical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
76%
SAT range
960 - 1190
ACT range
18 - 26
Campus & Student Life
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About SUNY Buffalo State University
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- Where is SUNY Buffalo State University located?
- SUNY Buffalo State University is located in Buffalo, NY, in the United States.
- What type of institution is SUNY Buffalo State University?
- SUNY Buffalo State University is a public university based in NY. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at SUNY Buffalo State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at SUNY Buffalo State University is approximately 76%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at SUNY Buffalo State University?
- SUNY Buffalo State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,486 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend SUNY Buffalo State University?
- SUNY Buffalo State University reports total enrollment of approximately 6,256 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about SUNY Buffalo State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with SUNY Buffalo State University.
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