School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Buffalo, NY). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
Main Phone: (716) 878-4000
Web Site: www.buffalostate.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 9,687 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.7% of students attend full-time, while 1.3% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 502 male students and 843 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 37.3% of the student body, while females made up 62.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (10)%, Hispanic (3)%, Asian (1)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 440. One quarter of students scored at least 540.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 440 or higher. One fourth of students scored 530 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Hospitality

• General Communications

• Information Sciences And Systems

• Bilingual Education
• Educational Administration
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Electromechanical Instrument Technology
• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Industrial Equipment Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• General English Language

• Anthropology
• Criminology
• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology
• Urban Studies

• Consumer Resources
• Nutrition

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Commercial Art And Design
• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music
• Photography And Film

• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• Other Physical Sciences
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Social Work

School Accreditation

Suny College At Buffalo reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Suny College At Buffalo is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Suny College At Buffalo belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Independent (for football).
• State University of New York Athletic Conference (for basketball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Recommendations are recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• High-school GPA is neither required nor recommended.
• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.