About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
David Loreto
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
Office of Admissions
110 Moot Hall
Buffalo, NY 14222
110 Moot Hall
Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone
7168784017
Email
admissions@buffalostate.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Burchfield Penny Art Center
Sports Arena
Houston Gymnasium/Fitness Center
Rockwell Hall/Performing Arts Center
Campus House
Sports Arena
Houston Gymnasium/Fitness Center
Rockwell Hall/Performing Arts Center
Campus House
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Elmwood Avenue Shopping District
Delaware Park and Casino
Key Bank Center
Albright Knox Art Gallery
Delaware Park and Casino
Key Bank Center
Albright Knox Art Gallery
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Every day
8am - 5pm
7168784017
8am - 5pm
7168784017
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Varies
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
https://buffalostateathletics.com/
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority
Buffalo State Circulator Shuttle Discounted bus/rail tokens for Buffalo State students:
Campbell Student Union Information Desk or www.nfta.com/metro
(bus and rail schedules, fare information, maps).
NFTA Metro Bus
Citywide and suburban service; reduced schedules on weekends
Buffalo State is a stop along the 20-Elmwood, 3-Grant, and 32-Amherst routes.
NFTA Metro Rail
One route along Main Street from the University at Buffalo South Campus through downtown Buffalo
Free parking at two stations: South Campus (3435 Main Street, about 4 miles) and LaSalle (Main Street and Hertel Avenue, about 3 miles)
Late service after HSBC Arena events.
Driving Instructions to Campus
DRIVING TO BUFFALO STATE
From the East (via the NYS Thruway/Interstate 90)
Take Exit 51 (NY 33 West) to NY 198 West. Exit NY 198 at Elmwood Avenue South. The college is immediately on the right.
From the West (via the NYS Thruway/Interstate 90)
Take Exit 53 (Interstate 190) to NY 198 East; exit at Elmwood Avenue.
From the North/Niagara Falls
Take Interstate 190 South (over the Grand Island Bridge) to NY 198 East; exit at Elmwood Avenue.
From the Peace Bridge
Take Interstate 190 North to NY 198 East; exit at Elmwood Avenue.
Local Accommodations
2-10 miles from campus
Adam's Mark
120 Church St., Buffalo
(3.5 miles)
(716) 845-5100
www.adamsmark.com/buffalo
Best Western Inn On The Avenue
510 Delaware Ave., Buffalo
(2.6 miles)
(716) 886-8333 or (800) 780-7234
www.bestwestern.com
Comfort Suites--Buffalo
901 Dick Road, Buffalo
(7.7 miles)
(716) 633-6000 or (800) 228-5150
www.comfortinn.com
Days Inn Buffalo Airport
4345 Genesse St., Buffalo
(8.3 miles)
(716) 631-0800 or (800) DAYS-INN
www.daysinn.com
Hampton Inn and Suites Buffalo Downtown
220 Delaware Ave., Buffalo
(3.14 miles)
(716) 855-2223 or (800) 426-7866
www.hamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn Airport
4600 Genesee St., Cheektowaga
(9 miles)
(716) 634-6969 or (800) HOLIDAY
www.harthotels.com
Holiday Inn Downtown
620 Delaware Ave., Buffalo
(2.39 miles)
(716) 886-2121
www.harthotels.com
Homewood Suites
760 Dick Rd., Cheektowaga
(8 miles)
(716) 685-0700 or (800) CALL-HOME
www.homewood-suites.com
Hyatt Regency Buffalo
Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo
(3.2 miles)
(716) 856-1234 or (800) 233-1234
www.hyatt.com
Lenox Hotel and Suites
140 North St., Buffalo
(2.2 miles)
(716) 884-1700 or (800) 82-LENOX
The Mansion on Delaware Avenue
414 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo
(2.78 miles)
(716) 886-3300
www.mansionondelaware.com
The Pillars Hotel (Doubletree Club Hotel Buffalo/Downtown)
125 High Street, Buffalo
(2.9 miles)
(716) 845-0112
www.thepillarshotel.com
Quality Inn Airport
4217 Genesee St., Buffalo
(8.3 miles)
(716) 633-5500 or (800) 228-5151
www.qualityinn.com
Radisson Suite Hotel Buffalo
601 Main St., Buffalo
(3.2 miles)
(716) 854-5500 or (800) 333-3333
www.radisson.com
Sheraton Four Points Hotel Buffalo Airport
2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga
(8.5 miles)
(716) 681-2400 or (800) 325-3535
www.sheraton.com
Sleep Inn Buffalo Airport
100 Holtz Rd., Cheektowaga
(9.14 miles)
(716) 626-4000 or (800) SLEEPINN
www.sleepinnairport.com
Save SchoolAdmissions
Overview
Applicants: 15,943
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Average HS GPA: 3.10
SAT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 600
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 590
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
960 - 1080
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
572
with Terminal Degree
317
302
Women
270
Men
98
Minority
12
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
25%
Graduate in 5 years
35%
Graduate in 6 years
37%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Ecology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Journalism.
Organizational Communication, General.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Radio and Television.
Sports Communication.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
Writing, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Apparel and Textile Manufacture.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Applied Linguistics.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Dietetics/Dietitian.
Health and Wellness, General.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
Topology and Foundations.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PRECISION PRODUCTION.
Furniture Design and Manufacturing.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Applied Psychology.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
Geography.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Directing and Theatrical Production.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts.
Graphic Design.
Industrial and Product Design.
Interior Design.
Metal and Jewelry Arts.
Music, General.
Painting.
Photography.
Printmaking.
Sculpture.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
25%
Graduate in 5 years
35%
Graduate in 6 years
37%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Dec 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,968
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,868
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,247
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
66%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$26,838
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$9,274
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$7,070
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$17,490
Required Fees
$1,416
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,052
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$6,860
Transportation for Commuters
$1,716
On-Campus Room and Board
$16,716
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
5,507
Demographics
6.51%
Asian
30.44%
Black
12.52%
Hispanic
45.22%
Caucasian
57% female
43% male
3% are out of state
89% are full time
11% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
35%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
66%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
68/99
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Suman Silverheels
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
82
Number of Honor Societies
11
Number of Social Sororities
8
Number of Religious Organizations
3
1% join a fraternity
1% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Bengals)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Women's Sports (Bengals)
14 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Student Services
Health
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Canisius College
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Canisius College
Sustainability
74/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
