BUFFALO STATE, State University of New York College Portrait

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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	12,204

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	10,012

Women	5,794	58%
Men	4,218	42%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	58	1%
Asian	157	2%
African American / Black	1,559	16%
Hispanic	677	7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	7	<1%
White	6,503	65%
Two or More Races	168	2%
International	124	1%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	759	8%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do Buffalo State undergraduates call home?

New York	96%
Other US States & Territories	3%
Other Countries	1%

How old are Buffalo State undergraduates?
Average Age	20
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	20%