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SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, New York · Public

84%acceptance rate
922.5–1170SAT middle 50%
–ACT middle 50%
$13,735average net price, in-state

SUNY Buffalo State University admitted 84% of 24,562 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 922.5–1170 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 36% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

SUNY Buffalo State University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application fee is $50, and SUNY Buffalo State University accepts the Common App fee waiver. SUNY Buffalo State University asks for the Common App personal essay.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check SUNY Buffalo State University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

SUNY Buffalo State University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How SUNY Buffalo State University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA

Important

  • –

Considered

  • Test scores
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience

Not considered

  • Class rank
  • Interview
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion
  • Showing interest

High school GPA

  • 4.01.0%
  • 3.75–3.999%
  • 3.50–3.7422%
  • 3.25–3.4934%
  • 3.00–3.2435%
  • 2.50–2.990.2%
  • 2.00–2.49–
  • Under 2.0–

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $29,068 in-state and $39,488 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $13,735 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$10,684
  • $30–48k$12,992
  • $48–75k$17,379
  • $75–110k$18,478
  • $110k+$21,201

Quick answers

What is SUNY Buffalo State University’s acceptance rate?

SUNY Buffalo State University admitted 84% of applicants: 20,689 of 24,562 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).

When is SUNY Buffalo State University’s application deadline?

SUNY Buffalo State University uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.

What SAT score do you need for SUNY Buffalo State University?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 922.5 to 1170, with a median around 1060. A score at or above 1060 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is SUNY Buffalo State University’s application fee?

The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and SUNY Buffalo State University accepts the Common App fee waiver.

What does SUNY Buffalo State University require?

Besides the application and transcript, SUNY Buffalo State University asks for the Common App personal essay.

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