Buffalo State
Buffalo State College
1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Buffalo State College (Buffalo State)
About this school
Buffalo State College, founded in 1867, is a public college of arts and sciences and part of the State University of New York system. Its 115-acre urban campus is located in Buffalo.
- www.buffalostate.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
989
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:8,527
- Men:3,732 Men (43.8%)
- Women:4,795 Women (56.2%)
Location
Admission Information (Buffalo State)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Buffalo State College is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | 2 | 3 |
Science | 2 | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 3 |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | 4 |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | - | - |
SAT Only | Recommended | Not reported |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | Required | Not reported |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Used for placement ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 1300 Elmwood Avenue |
City, State, Zip | Buffalo, NY 14222-1095 |
Phone | (716) 878-4017 |
Fax | (716) 878-6100 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $50 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 60% of 14,663 applicants were admitted |
Women | Not reported |
Men | Not reported |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | Not reported |
Women | 1006 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 813 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.10 |
375 And Above | 7% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 10% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 17% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 26% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 23% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 17% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 430-530 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 1% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 9% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 34% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 42% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 13% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 1% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 8% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 41% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 42% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 8% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 20 average |
• Score 30 - 36 | Not reported |
• Score 24 - 29 | Not reported |
• Score 18 - 23 | Not reported |
• Score 12 - 17 | Not reported |
• Score 6 - 11 | Not reported |
• Score 5 Or Below | Not reported |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Buffalo State)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $7,976|Out-of-state: $17,626 (32.29%)
- Room & Board: - $12,982 (52.55%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,038 (4.2%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,708 (10.96%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Buffalo State College accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 | Final deadline May 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning May 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002842 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,705 (94.7%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,701 (99.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,621 (95.3%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 459 (28.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 28% |
Average Award | $13,807 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,496 (92.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,656 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,148 (70.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,852 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 291 (18.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 291 (16.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,163 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 7,111 (93.1%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 7,105 (99.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 6,802 (95.7%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 2,086 (30.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 31% |
Average Award | $12,945 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 6,262 (92.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,292 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 4,765 (70.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,419 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,002 (14.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,002 (13.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,801 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 79% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $26,495 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | International Students, Members of Minorities, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $3,744 |
Academics & Instruction (Buffalo State)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
374
Part-Time Faculty
442
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
39%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 13% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 33% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 34% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 9% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 4% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 7% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 93% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 5% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 1700 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Buffalo State College provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
66.2%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
27.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
44.3%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
47.2%
Programs & Majors (Buffalo State)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (79)
- Anthropology
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Design and Applied Arts, Other
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Drawing
- Economics, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Technology, General
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Forensic Science and Technology
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Information Science/Studies
- Journalism
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Painting
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Printmaking
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Sculpture
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Special Products Marketing Operations
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
- Urban Studies/Affairs
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Not reported
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services, Education
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (27)
- Adult Education
- Applied Economics
- Art Education
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Education
- Chemistry
- Communication Disorders
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education
- English
- English Education
- Historic Preservation
- History
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Mathematics Education
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Reading Education
- Science Education
- Social Sciences Education
- Special Education
- Student Affairs
- Vocational and Technical Education
Campus Life (Buffalo State)
Location & Geography
Population
259,384
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
115 acres
Weather
Temperature | 17 average low in January, 75.3 average high in September |
Rain | 169 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 7 mile(s) from campus in Buffalo |
Nearest Train Station | 7 mile(s) from campus in Buffalo |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students of College Housing
29% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
Mascot | Bengals |
School Colors | Orange and black |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, racquetball, softball, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Buffalo State College offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities, united student government, african-american student organization, caribbean student organization, the record, wbny radio
Sororities
1% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
7,665
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
8,527
Women
4,795
Men
3,732
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 3.3% Asian
- 33.7% Black/African-American
- 13.1% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 45.9% White
- 0.1% Unknown
International Students
1.4% from 35 countries
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
989
Student Resources (Buffalo State)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Philosophy50 Documents
- Business Administration9 Documents
- CIS - Computer Information Systems1 Documents
- PHI - Philosophy4 Documents
- COM - Communication4 Documents
Popular Courses
- 1002 - LogicPhilosophy
- 2250 - Intro to LogicPhilosophy
- MAT 103 - Introduction To MathematicsMathematics
- PSY 101 - Introduction To PsychologyPsychology
- Bus 320 - Human Resource DepartmentBusiness Administration
Popular Professors
- James Hildebrand1002
- dwight HennesseyPSY 101
- laiBus 320
- Dr.MikeCIS 471
- Ingrid SkerrettBIO 111
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