Applying to Buffalo State

Acceptance RateSAT Median
76.00% 1,080
SUNY Buffalo State University's acceptance rate is 76.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 15,943 students applied and 12,117 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Buffalo State.
Buffalo State's acceptance rate places 57th out of 166 New York colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,080 at Buffalo State. Buffalo State's SAT score ranks 72nd out of 91 New York colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Buffalo State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of SUNY Buffalo State University is 76.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.00%. 6,994 men and 8,949 women applied to Buffalo State and 4,546 men and 7,517 women students were accepted.
Among them, 682 men and 752 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Buffalo State.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Buffalo State
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants15,9436,9948,94900
Admitted12,1174,5467,51700
Enrolled1,45468275200
Acceptance Rate 76.00%65.00%84.00%--
Yield 12.00%15.00%10.00%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SUNY Buffalo State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 186 students (12% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores
The median SAT score is 1,080 with 540 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 590 and 25th percentile is 480 .
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Buffalo State
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total96010801190
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing480540600
SAT Math480540590
ACT Composite000
ACT Math000
ACT English000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Formal Demonstration of Competencies, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Buffalo State. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply SUNY Buffalo State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Buffalo State Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesRequired
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $65 for graduate schools of SUNY Buffalo State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Buffalo State.
Admission Information for Applying to Buffalo State
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$65
Admission Informationhttps://suny.buffalostate.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.suny.edu/attend/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsNot Offered
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate
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