SUNY at Buffalo
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$7,070
Avg in-state tuition
$16,980
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About SUNY at Buffalo
SUNY at Buffalo is a medium-sized public school located on an urban campus in Buffalo, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,147, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The school offers 94 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 41%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,070, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,980.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
85% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
48% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
41% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 930-1160
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards7k
Students enrolled
41%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
50%
Black
27%
Hispanic
12%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Unknown
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
59%
Socio-economic diversity
69% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
3
Total Online Enrollment
2,972
Percent of Programs Online
99% On-campus
1% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate 4% online
Master's 3% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $7,070 | $16,980 |
Graduate | $11,310 | $23,100 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,038 |
On-campus room and board | $14,386 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,750 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,386 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,240 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,240 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $25,244 | $35,154 |
Off-campus without family | $25,734 | $35,644 |
Off-campus with family | $11,348 | $21,258 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
76%
State Grant Aid
81%
Institution Grant Aid
86%
Pell Grant
69%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
$34k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division III with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Football
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
African-American/Black Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Ecology
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
5Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Business Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Education and Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Education and Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Social Studies Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
8Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
9Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
10Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Energy Systems Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Energy Systems Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
11English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Writing, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Writing, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Writing, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Writing, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Family Resource Management Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Family Resource Management Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
BA
MA
DOC
13Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
14Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
BA
MA
DOC
15Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Dietetics/Dietitian
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Wellness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
16History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
17History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
19Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
BA
MA
DOC
20Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Science and Theory
BA
MA
DOC
Museology/Museum Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Science and Theory
BA
MA
DOC
Museology/Museum Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Museology/Museum Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Data Analytics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Museology/Museum Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Data Analytics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
22Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
23Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Geology/Earth Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
24Precision Production
BA
MA
DOC
Furniture Design and Manufacturing
BA
MA
DOC
Furniture Design and Manufacturing
BA
MA
DOC
25Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
26Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
27Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Science and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
28Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Geography, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Geography, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Anthropology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Economics
BA
MA
DOC
Geography
BA
MA
DOC
Geography, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Studies/Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
29Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Design
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Painting
BA
MA
DOC
Sculpture
BA
MA
DOC
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
BA
MA
DOC
Metal and Jewelry Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Visual Communications, General
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Painting
BA
MA
DOC
Sculpture
BA
MA
DOC
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
BA
MA
DOC
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Metal and Jewelry Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Painting
BA
MA
DOC
Sculpture
BA
MA
DOC
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Painting
BA
MA
DOC
Printmaking
BA
MA
DOC
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
BA
MA
DOC
Metal Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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