SUNY Buffalo State: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 3001 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 849 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 781 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 74 of 221 | In New York State |
| # 3 of 7 | In Buffalo |
| # 246 of 14,131 | For Human Rights Law |
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Quick Review
Acceptance rate
73%
Enrollment
4,319
Average SAT
1,110
Average ACT
29
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
5,255
Graduates
933
Male:Female Ratio
41:59
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Post-master's certificate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
SUNY Buffalo State has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 73% | 73% |
| Applicants | 18,219 | 7,905 | 10,299 |
| Admissions | 13,290 | 5,447 | 7,832 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,214 | 550 | 664 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 49% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 1% |
| â– Asian | 6% |
| â– Hispanic | 12% |
| â– Black or African American | 26% |
| â– Two or more races | 5% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at SUNY Buffalo State.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
SUNY Buffalo State majors
SUNY Buffalo State has granted 1,091 bachelor's degrees across 63 programs, and 353 master's across 33 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at SUNY Buffalo State.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 131 | 7 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 84 | 21 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 75 | 5 |
| General Studies | 76 | - |
| Applied Psychology | 59 | - |
| Information Science & Studies | 55 | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | 52 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 47 | 3 |
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 23 | 24 |
| Social Work | 34 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 28 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 | 22 |
| Sociology, General | 27 | - |
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | 26 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | 26 |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 25 |
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 12 | 12 |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 23 | - |
| Data Analytics, General | - | 22 |
| Health and Wellness, General | 22 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 22 | - |
| Graphic Design | 21 | - |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 13 | 7 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 15 | 5 |
| Economics, General | 19 | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs | - | 19 |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology & Technician | 18 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | 9 | 8 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 17 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | 10 |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 16 | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | - | 14 |
| History, General | 10 | 3 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 12 | - |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | - | 12 |
| Interior Design | 12 | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 12 | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 | 4 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | 5 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | - |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | - | 10 |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 10 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | - | 9 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | 1 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | - |
| Journalism | 9 | - |
| Radio and Television | 9 | - |
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 7 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 7 | - |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | - | 7 |
| Writing, General | 7 | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 4 | 2 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | - |
| Music, General | 6 | - |
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | - | 6 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | - |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 5 | - |
| Industrial Engineering | - | 4 |
| Photography | 4 | - |
| Anthropology, General | 3 | - |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | - |
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | - | 3 |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | - |
| Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts | 3 | - |
| Philosophy | 3 | - |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 3 | - |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 2 | - |
| Ecology | - | 2 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 2 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | - |
| Psychology, General | 2 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | - |
| Applied Economics | - | 1 |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 1 | - |
| Geography | 1 | - |
| Metal Arts | 1 | - |
| Painting | 1 | - |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | - | 1 |
| Urban Education and Leadership | - | 1 |
| Grand Total | 1,091 | 353 |
Publications & Citations
SUNY Buffalo State has published 8,980 scientific papers with 281,863 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Medicine, Engineering, Psychology, Physics, Environmental Science, Political Science, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
5,310
/ 145,514
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
3,707
/ 162,680
|
| Computer Science |
3,515
/ 119,734
|
| Medicine |
3,345
/ 173,617
|
| Engineering |
3,292
/ 90,183
|
| Psychology |
3,279
/ 137,980
|
| Physics |
3,216
/ 85,407
|
| Environmental Science |
3,128
/ 100,599
|
| Political Science |
3,019
/ 80,006
|
| Law |
2,853
/ 78,912
|
| Sociology |
2,844
/ 73,173
|
| Chemistry |
2,632
/ 102,833
|
| Philosophy |
2,376
/ 69,711
|
| Mathematics |
2,228
/ 86,153
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
2,182
/ 53,351
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,975
/ 49,425
|
| History |
1,756
/ 31,150
|
| Genetics |
1,496
/ 75,707
|
| Business |
1,486
/ 45,872
|
| Geology |
1,463
/ 53,511
|
| Biochemistry |
1,382
/ 72,536
|
| Archaeology |
1,317
/ 28,606
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
1,261
/ 41,538
|
| Economics |
1,239
/ 38,295
|
| Statistics |
1,194
/ 63,480
|
| Organic chemistry |
1,187
/ 42,018
|
| Materials Science |
1,162
/ 26,453
|
| Linguistics |
1,160
/ 34,080
|
| Art & Design |
1,151
/ 18,265
|
| Ecology |
1,129
/ 42,793
|
| Psychiatry |
1,129
/ 76,004
|
| Social Psychology |
1,049
/ 51,014
|
| Pathology |
1,035
/ 84,689
|
| Paleontology |
985
/ 38,736
|
| Education |
962
/ 11,704
|
| Mathematics Education |
949
/ 10,322
|
| Neuroscience |
795
/ 36,571
|
| Optics |
735
/ 17,355
|
| Development Studies |
715
/ 17,784
|
| Child Psychology |
662
/ 42,555
|
Annual publication & citation counts
25 Notable alumni
1. Carl Zimmermann
1951-. (aged 75)
educator
politician
Carl Zimmermann is an American Democratic politician and a former member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 65th district for a single term, 2012–2014.
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2. David E. Aldrich
1963-. (aged 63)
blogger
cinematographer
film director
David E. Aldrich, is an American producer, director, cinematographer, editor, and information technology professional. He is best known for his involvement in the development and promotion of new media technology, and for his work in new media production.
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3. Julia Ditto Young
1857-1915 (aged 58)
novelist
poet
writer
Julia Ditto Young was an American poet and novelist. Her first literary effort was dated to her childhood days, her first appearance in print being in local newspapers. The first money earned by her writing was in the amount of US$10 from Peterson's Magazine. She continued to write for Peterson's, and for several years wrote for Frank Leslie's publications. Young...
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4. Matt Chandler
1972-. (aged 54)
writer
Matt Chandler is an American author of more than 85 books for young children, including Side-by-Side Baseball Stars: Comparing the Game's Greatest Players, which was selected by the American Society of Journalists and Authors as its 2015 Children's/Young Adult Book of the Year.
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All 25 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
Buffalo State
Total staff
1,096
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
1300 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, New York, 14222 United States
City Population
278,000
Phone
7168784000
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