About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
David Loretto
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
M-F
7168784017
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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
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Varies
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week
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:
Acceptance Rate:
Average HS GPA: 3.10
SAT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 570
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
420 - 560
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
826
with Terminal Degree
426
423
Women
403
Men
131
Minority
18
International
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
30%
Graduate in 5 years
44%
Graduate in 6 years
48%
Majors
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business/Commerce, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management.
Merchandising and Buying Operations.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
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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.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology.
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.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Pre-Dentistry Studies.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Veterinary Studies.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Forensic Science and Technology.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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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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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
Urban Studies/Affairs.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Digital Arts.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Drawing.
Fashion/Apparel Design.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
Painting.
Photography.
Printmaking.
Sculpture.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
30%
Graduate in 5 years
44%
Graduate in 6 years
48%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
May 1
Notification Date
May 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,656
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,292
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,289
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
79%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$26,495
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$6,870
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$16,650
Required Fees
$1,340
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,038
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$5,714
Transportation for Commuters
$1,680
On-Campus Room and Board
$13,890
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
8,082
Foreign Countries Represented
44
Demographics
3.62%
Asian
33.61%
Black
13.01%
Hispanic
44.20%
Caucasian
1.42%
International
57% female
43% male
6% are out of state
90% are full time
10% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
29%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
63%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
81/99
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
International Student
Other
Other
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Lisa Morrison-Frankowiak
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
120
Number of Honor Societies
1
Number of Social Sororities
12
Number of Religious Organizations
5
1% join a fraternity
1% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
9% participate in intramural sports
6% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Bengals)
9 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Bengals)
13 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
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
61/99
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
