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SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, New York · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$40,877

Acceptance Rate

76%

Graduation Rate

36%

Annual Tuition

$8,486

At a Glance

Total Students

5,358

Retention Rate

55%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

53%

Median Debt

$21,028

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

SUNY Buffalo State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 75.9%. The university has a student body of 5,358. The in-state tuition is $8,486. The median debt for students is $21,028, and 52.9% of students receive financial aid.

Graduation rates at SUNY Buffalo State are 36.2%, with a retention rate of 54.7%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $35,096, increasing to $40,877 after five years and $52,334 after ten years.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$35k

1 YEAR

$41k

5 YEARS

$52k

10 YEARS

Top 67% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

Graduates of SUNY Buffalo State University earn a median of $35,096 one year after graduation. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $40,877. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $52,334. The median debt for graduates is $21,028.

The university has a 75.9% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 36.2%, and the retention rate is 54.7%. The in-state tuition is $8,486. A total of 52.9% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, NY 14222

SUNY Buffalo State University is located in Buffalo, New York. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SUNY Buffalo State University has an acceptance rate of 75.9%.