College Profile
Each year, more than 7,000 students choose Buffalo State University for its superb academic programs, applied learning opportunities, affordable tuition, and metropolitan location. Our goal is to inspire a lifelong passion for learning and to empower a diverse population of students to succeed as citizens of a challenging world.
Broad Array of High-Quality Academic Programs
As the largest comprehensive “university college” in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Buffalo State University offers more than 170 undergraduate programs with 11 honors options, 18 post-baccalaureate teacher certification programs, and more than 65 opportunities for graduate study. At the same time, the university is recognized for its excellence in classroom teaching and scholarship and is known for its small class sizes—nearly 90 percent of all classes have fewer than 35 students. Buffalo State University offers the perfect academic blend: small college learning environments coupled with large university opportunities.
Diverse and Creative Environment
Buffalo State University is among the most diverse colleges in the SUNY system, a characteristic that’s reflected in the myriad of people, ideas, experiences, and program offerings found here. This diverse and creative environment fosters student growth and success.
Hands-on Learning Opportunities
Buffalo State University takes advantage of its location in the second-largest city in New York State by offering extensive undergraduate research opportunities, internships, service-learning programs, and career development services that benefit students and the community. As a result, job possibilities for graduates are strong and varied. Students applying for Optional Practical Training have a 95% chance of finding employment within New York.
Smart Educational Investment
Buffalo State University is one of the most affordable universities—public or private—in New York All international undergraduate students receive the Destination Buffalo State Scholarship of $9,500 toward on campus housing. \Our graduates join a career network of more than 100,000 Buffalo State alumni (and more than 2.4 million SUNY alumni) living around the globe. A SUNY diploma has instant credibility wherever you go.
In the Heart of Buffalo’s Cultural Corridor
The campus is located on a 125-acre parcel in Buffalo’s museum district, adjacent to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Delaware Park. The Elmwood Village neighborhood is lined with a vibrant mix of trendy cafés, restaurants, shops, and Victorian-style housing. On campus, the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, Burchfield Penney Art Center, Warren Enters Theatre, Czurles-Nelson Gallery, and Bacon Student Art Gallery place the arts and creativity right at students’ fingertips.
Demographics
| 6138 | Total Enrollment |
| 5205 | Undergraduate Enrollment |
| 933 | Graduate Enrollment |
| Undergraduate 89, Graduate 22 | International Student Enrollment |
| 42.30% | Male |
| 57.20% | Female |
| 1:16 | Faculty-Student Ratio |
| 313 | Faculty: Full-Time |
| 259 | Faculty: Part-Time |
| 36 | Countries Represented |
| Top 5 | Canada, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Vietnam |
International Student Housing Options
All freshmen and sophomores are required to live on-campus.
The University provides a variety of options from which students may choose. Some halls house first-year students exclusively, some house a mixture of students, and some are reserved for upper-division students. There is also specialty housing for specific groups and interests.
For more information: reslife@buffalostate.edu
First Year, Transfer, and Graduate Students
Undergraduate – click here
Graduate – click here
Student Activities and Campus Life
Over 80 clubs for students:
Greek Life
Academic & Special Interest Clubs
International Students Organization
Music & Dance Organizations
Theatre
