Buffalo State Admissions SAT Scores, Financial Aid

SUNY Buffalo State has an acceptance rate of 64  percent, meaning it has somewhat selective admissions. Students with good grades and high test scores have a good chance of being admitted, especially those who have taken AP courses, participated in sports or after-school activities, and have some work or volunteer experience. There is an essay component of the Buffalo State application--check out their website for more information. Admissions Data (2016) Percent of Applicants Admitted: 64%GPA, SAT and ACT Graph for Admission to Buffalo StateTest Scores: 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 390 / 490SAT Math: 385  / 490SAT Writing: - / -(what these SAT numbers mean)(SUNY SAT comparison chart)ACT Composite: 17 / 22ACT  English:  16 / 22ACT Math:  18 / 22(what these ACT numbers mean)(SUNY ACT comparison chart) Buffalo State Description First opened in 1871, the SUNY College at Buffalo, more frequently called Buffalo State or Buff State, is the largest of the comprehensive colleges in the SUNY system (the comprehensive universities at  Albany,  Binghamton,  Buffalo, and  Stony Brook  are all larger). Undergraduates can choose from 140 academic programs, and graduate students can pursue 60 areas of study. The college originally specialized in teacher education, and today education and other professional programs such as business, communications and criminal justice are the most popular among undergraduates. The college also has strong visual arts programs that are bolstered by the new Burchfield Penney Art Center located on the Buffalo State campus. On the athletic front, most of the Buffalo State Bengals teams compete in the NCAA Division III State University of New York Athletic Conference. Enrollment (2016) Total Enrollment: 9,475  (8,482 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 44% Male / 56% Female90% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17) Tuition and Fees: $7,701 (in-state); $17,519 (out-of-state)Books: $1,037 (why so much?)Room and Board: $12,614Other Expenses: $3,332Total Cost: $24,684 (in-state); $34,534 (out-of-state) Buffalo State Financial Aid (2015  - 16) Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 94%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 82%Loans: 69%Average Amount of Aid:Grants: $8,070Loans: $5,913 Academic Programs Most Popular Majors:  Business Administration, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Social Work Graduation, Retention and Transfer Rates First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 68%Transfer Out Rate: 33%4-Year Graduation Rate: 29%6-Year Graduation Rate: 50% Learn About Other SUNY Campuses Albany  |  Alfred State  |  Binghamton  |  Brockport  |  Buffalo  |  Buffalo State  |  Cobleskill  |  Cortland  |  Env. Science/Forestry  |  Farmingdale  |  FIT  |  Fredonia  |  Geneseo  |  Maritime  |  Morrisville  |  New Paltz  |  Old Westbury  |  Oneonta  |  Oswego  |  Plattsburgh  |  Polytechnic  |  Potsdam  |  Purchase  |  Stony Brook Intercollegiate Athletic Programs Mens Sports:  Football, Ice Hockey, Track and Field, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, BasketballWomens Sports:  Track and Field, Lacrosse, Ice Hockey, Swimming, Volleyball, Softball, Soccer, Basketball Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Buffalo State, You May Also Like These Schools: Syracuse University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphCanisius College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphMercyhurst University: Profile  Alfred University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Rochester: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphDaemon College: Profile  Niagara University: Profile  Binghamton University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphCUNY Hunter College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphRochester Institute of Technology: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphIthaca College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph