Choose Buffalo State | SUNY Buffalo State University

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Choose Buffalo State | SUNY Buffalo State University
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Should I Attend College?
With a bachelor’s or master's degree, you will earn more money over the course of your career and are more likely to find a full-time position with benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.
Many jobs require a university degree, even for beginner positions.
Meet new people and make connections that will help your career ("Friends and knowledge come with college").
Build strong thinking and problem-solving skills.
Support your personal growth and independence.
Should I Attend Buffalo State?
We offer flexible, on-campus, online, and specialized programs.
We're affordable! We offer the lowest annual in-state tuition and fees of any 4-year SUNY or Western New York Institution.
We're located in the city, providing quick access to shopping, entertainment, and internships.
Our hands-on learning approach goes beyond lectures and textbooks, connecting classroom concepts with real-world experiences.
Academic support begins as soon as you start.
Why Choose Buffalo State?
100+ programs
Small Class Sizes
City Location
Career-Focused Learning and Academic Support
What Do You Want to Do?
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Does Buffalo State Have My Program?
SUNY Buffalo State University offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs
. We offer flexible, online, and specialized programs aimed at practical career skills.
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70+
Undergraduate majors
60+
Graduate programs (including certificates)
85%
Classes with fewer than 40 students
6,000+
Total students
How Much Will It Cost?
Buffalo State University and SUNY provide an affordable, high-quality education and most students receive financial aid.
In-State Tuition/Semester:
$3,535 + fees |
Out-of-State/Semester:
$9,405 + fees
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93.4%
Students Offered Financial Aid
$14,980
Average Scholarships and Grant Award per Freshman Student
200+
Buffalo State Scholarships Available
$74M
Total Aid Awarded, 2024-2025
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Official university transcripts from all institutions enrolled at must be submitted to:
SUNY Buffalo State University
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Moot Hall 110
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
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