Buffalo State College at SUNY was founded in 1871 as the Buffalo Normal School, becoming the first institution for teacher education in New York State. It was initially located at the corner of Washington and Ellicott Streets in downtown Buffalo. The school was later renamed to the New York State Normal School at Buffalo and underwent several name changes until it finally became known as Buffalo State College in 1960. Throughout its history, the college has grown to include multiple schools, including Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Graduate Studies and Professional Studies. In addition to providing an education for students of all ages, Buffalo State College has been a leader in research and community engagement. In recent years, the college has become a hub for research on topics ranging from climate change to STEM education. The college also hosts numerous events throughout the year that bring together members of the community with faculty and students from all disciplines. Through its commitment to teaching excellence, innovative research initiatives and service to society, Buffalo State College continues its mission of providing quality educational opportunities for students from all walks of life.
Buffalo State College at SUNY, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Buffalo State College at SUNY. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Buffalo State College at SUNY, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
Buffalo State College at SUNY is one of the largest and most diverse campuses in the New York State University system. It has an average acceptance rate of 68%, meaning that out of every 100 applicants, 68 will be accepted. The college has a total enrollment of over 9,000 students, representing more than 70 countries around the world. In terms of demographics, Buffalo State College is home to a wide variety of students from different backgrounds, including African-Americans (14%), Hispanics (12%), Asian/Pacific Islanders (7%), and Native Americans (4%). Additionally, about 37% of the student population comes from outside the state of New York. As for gender distribution, females make up 50% of Buffalo State’s student body while males make up 50%. In terms of degree seeking students, over 5,000 undergraduate students are enrolled in more than 90 different majors and programs offered at Buffalo State College. Furthermore, over 1,400 graduate students are enrolled in more than 40 masters and doctoral programs.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 42% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | 44% |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 42% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 12,161 |
| Female applicants | 6,816 |
| Male applicants | 5,345 |
| Applicants accepted | 5,126 |
| Female applicants accepted | 3,006 |
| Male applicants accepted | 2,120 |
| Freshman enrollment | 1,467 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 824 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 643 |
| Early decision applicants | 84 |
| Early decision applicants accepted | 37 |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | 37 |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | 3% |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | No |
| Applicants placed on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepting place on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepted from wait list | N/A |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 87% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 98% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.1 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | 2.2-3.4 |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 93% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 500 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 440-530 |
| SAT Math average score | 501 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 440-540 |
| SAT Writing average score | 490 |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | 430-520 |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 20% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 21 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 19-23 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT English score breakdown | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| ACT Math score breakdown | N/A |