SUNY Buffalo State University

1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, New York 14222

4-year, Public City: Large

Key Statistics

6,470
Total Students
5,572
Undergraduates
13 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing

Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)

Tuition & Fees

In-State
$8,533
Out-of-State
$19,653
Books & Supplies
$1,052

Living Arrangements

On Campus
Food & Housing: $15,986
Other Expenses:
$2,876
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $17,158
Other Expenses:
$3,396
With Family
Food & Housing: $7,070
Other Expenses:
$3,396

Total Annual Costs

In-State

$28,447
On Campus
-2.1% from last year
$30,139
Off Campus
+1.9% from last year
$12,981
With Family
+1% from last year

Out-of-State

$39,567
On Campus
+0.2% from last year
$41,259
Off Campus
+3.2% from last year
$24,101
With Family
+3.6% from last year

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
43%
Female
57%

Undergraduate Age

24 and Under
87%
25 and Over
13%

Undergraduate Residence

In-State
96%
Out-of-State
3%
Unknown
1%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
2%
Some Distance
29%
No Distance
69%

Graduate Attendance

Full-Time
36%
Part-Time
64%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
21%
Some Distance
18%
No Distance
61%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
7%
Black or African American
30%
Hispanic/Latino
12%
White
45%
Two or more races
4%

Degrees & Awards Offered

One but less than two years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance education – undergraduate courses offered, programs not offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Army)
Study abroad
Undergraduate research (co-curricula)
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)

Student Services

Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
On-campus day care for students' children

Contact Information

Phone
(716) 878-4000
Address
1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, New York 14222
IPEDS ID
196130

Federal Financial Aid

Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).