Avg Earnings (5yr)
$40,877
Acceptance Rate
76%
Graduation Rate
36%
Annual Tuition
$8,486
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of SUNY Buffalo State University earn a median of $52,334 ten years after entry — 3% below the national median. Acceptance rate 75.9%, average SAT score 1070, in-state 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
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,070
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
490–630
SAT Math (middle 50%)
490–610
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
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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