BUFFALO STATE, State University of New York College Portrait
BUFFALO STATE, State University of New York1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222
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BUFFALO STATE, State University of New York
Why choose Buffalo State? In a word, “options.
Buffalo State opened its doors in 1871 and has focused on making quality education accessible to students ever since. The college began by educating teachers, and later added undergraduate and graduate professional and liberal arts programs. Today, more than 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students call Buffalo State their academic home.
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Buffalo State is deeply committed to providing guidance, resources, and leadership to the Western New York region. The college’s dedication to community partnerships is just one of the many qualities that make up our institutional distinctiveness.
At Buffalo State, students learn by doing. After graduation, our alumni use the tools established both in and outside of the classroom to build successful, rewarding lives. Our hands-on educational focus not only leads to fulfilling careers for our graduates, but also instills an active sense of service in our more than 80,000 alumni. Our alums often help current students with their careers, internships, and service-learning experiences. These opportunities help guide students to real-world professions.