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SUNY College at Buffalo
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Information Summary
Ranks 613th overall and 78th in New York
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
81.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$16,889 |
| Admission
Success rate |
47% |
| SAT
75 %ile scores |
1070 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
21 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
76% / 67% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
11,220 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Buffalo, NY 14222
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,365 (14,365 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 7,126 (1.75 people per house) |
| Families | 2,217 (2.68 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,153 |
| Pop. — Asian | 341 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 17 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 186 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 11,639 |
| Pop. — Other | 420 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (education dominant) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending SUNY College at Buffalo?
Ranks 1839th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,350 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,025 | $1,025 | $1,025 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $181 | $181 | $181 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $6,900 | $6,900 | $6,900 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $575 | $575 | $575 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $288 | $288 | $288 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $16,889 | $16,889 | $16,889 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $6,275 | $6,275 | $6,275 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,275 | $6,275 | $6,275 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,231 |
$5,231 |
$5,231 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,672 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 9,733 (4,146 male / 5,587 female) |
| Admitted | 4,581 (1,766 male / 2,815 female) |
| Admission rate | 47% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,401 (561 male / 840 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,367 (547 male / 820 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 34 (14 male / 20 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 11,220 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does SUNY College at Buffalo use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does SUNY College at Buffalo accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | New Jersey Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | State University of New York Ath Conf |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | State University of New York Ath Conf |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1011th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 86% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 440 / 530 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 540 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 890 / 1070 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,700 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $5,028 |
| Board Fee | $3,286 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
SUNY College at Buffalo Ranks 3221st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,288 | 547 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,112 | 880 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,638 | 76 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,556 | 787 | |
| Any financial aid type | 1,038 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at SUNY College at Buffalo?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 36 | 36 | 72 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 514 | 866 | 1,380 |
Hispanic | 156 | 273 | 429 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 69 | 100 | 169 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 20 | 42 | 62 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,934 | 4,647 | 7,581 |
Race Unknown | 671 | 856 | 1,527 |
| Total | 4,400 | 6,820 | 11,220 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at SUNY College at Buffalo?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 4 | 3 | 7 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 68 | 117 | 185 |
Hispanic | 28 | 34 | 62 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 19 | 28 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 4 | 8 |
White Non-Hispanic | 365 | 571 | 936 |
Race Unknown | 20 | 32 | 52 |
| Total | 498 | 780 | 1,278 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at SUNY College at Buffalo.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 148 | 213 | |
| 17 | 115 | 132 | |
| 71 | 55 | 126 | |
| 17 | 107 | 124 | |
| 71 | 46 | 117 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
SUNY College at Buffalo Ranks 818th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $63,472 ($66,480 male / $59,495 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 411 (234 male / 177 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 340 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $8,094,490 |
SUNY College at Buffalo Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. Specifically, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, New York Semester, ROTC, Army, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Washington Semester. State University of New York College at Buffalo is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at State University of New York College at Buffalo.
- History:
- History – General
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Business Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Education – General, Education of Emotionally Handicapped, Education of Mentally Handicapped, Education of Physically Handicapped, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Foreign Language Teacher Education, French Teacher Education, Health Occupations Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Physics Teacher Education, Reading Teacher Education, Sales/Marketing Education, Science Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education, Technology/Industrial Arts Education, Trade/Industrial Education
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Health/Physical Fitness
- Communications & Journalism:
- Broadcast Journalism, Communications/Rhetoric, Journalism, Mass Communications/Media Studies
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Arts – General, Commercial/Advertising Art, Drama/Theater Arts, Fashion Design, Fiber/Textile/Weaving Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Metal/Jewelry Arts, Music – General, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Theatre Arts Management
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- French, Spanish
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies, Forensic Technologies
- Popular majors:
- twenty-six percent education, ten percent visual and performing arts, eight percent communications per journalism, seven percent business per marketing, six percent computer and information sciences, six percent security and protective services, six percent social sciences
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Fashion Merchandising, Hospitality Administration/Management, Hospitality/Recreation Marketing, Office Management
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science/Government, Sociology
- Computer Science:
- Computer Programming – General, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Information Sciences/Systems
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Planetary Sciences
- English Language and Literature:
- English, English Language & Literature – General
- Public Administration and Service:
- Social Work
In addition, for international students, the application fee is 40.
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SUNY College at Buffalo Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 44% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 75%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. Specifically, there were one thousand, nine hundred and thirty-eight total number of transfer students who applied and one thousand, one hundred and six total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of forty dollars regular application fee, forty dollars out-of-state application fee, forty dollars online application fee and point zero .
If you wish to apply early, your application will be do no later than the 15th of November, of which you should hear back from the university no later than the 15th of December. The regular application due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of March. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Further, the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 1st of May. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
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SUNY College at Buffalo Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at forty-two percent scholarships per grants and fifty-eight percent loans per jobs. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics and Minority Status. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics and Minority Status.
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SUNY College at Buffalo Students
State University of New York College at Buffalo offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Additionally, the student body consists of ninety-nine percent in-state students, one percent out-of-state students, one percent part-time students, sixty percent women, forty percent men, one percent american indian per alaskan native, three percent asian per pacific islander, eighteen percent black per non-hispanic, six percent hispanic, fifty-eight percent white per non-hispanic, less than one percent non-resident alien, fourteen percent race per ethnicity unreported, six percent in top 10th of graduating class, twenty-five percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy-three percent in top half of graduating class, ten percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, eighteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, twenty-five percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, thirty-two percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, thirteen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and two percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. Besides, it is part of an Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Commuter campus. The school’s size is approximately eight thousand, seven hundred and twenty-two degree-seeking undergrads, one thousand, one hundred and eighty-six first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one thousand, nine hundred and ninety-six graduate enrollment. The university is a Public, Liberal Arts College, Teachers College/College of Education, Four-year, Coed, where 44 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member.
This school features the Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Commuter campus. Anyway, the school is located 450 miles from New York City, 250 miles from Cleveland.Again, the university has many unique facilites such as planetarium, performing arts center, center for environmental research and education, child care center, art center. Students should note the housing policies: twenty-two percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Apartments For Married Students, Special Housing For International Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-JUL deadline for housing deposit, one hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car.
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SUNY College at Buffalo Athletics
The Bengals are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Club Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Intramural Football
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Volleyball
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