SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 980 and 1240 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
Popular programs at SUNY Buffalo State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 147 | |
| 2 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 128 | |
| 3 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 117 | |
| 4 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 109 | |
| 5 | Psychology, General. | 81 | |
| 6 | Information Science/Studies. | 64 | |
| 7 | Social Work. | 61 | |
| 8 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 53 | |
| 9 | Economics. | 41 | |
| 10 | Sociology. | 41 | |
| 11 | Apparel and Textiles. | 40 | |
| 12 | Biology, General. | 36 | |
| 13 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 32 | |
| 14 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 32 | |
| 15 | History. | 31 | |
| 16 | Design and Applied Arts. | 29 | |
| 17 | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 29 | |
| 18 | English Language and Literature, General. | 27 | |
| 19 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 27 | |
| 20 | Communication and Media Studies. | 22 |
Showing top 20 of 50 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at SUNY Buffalo State University?
SUNY Buffalo State University has an acceptance rate of 73% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for SUNY Buffalo State University?
Admitted students at SUNY Buffalo State University typically score between 980 and 1240 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does SUNY Buffalo State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at SUNY Buffalo State University is approximately $11,346 per year.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Buffalo State University?
4-year graduation rate data for SUNY Buffalo State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
