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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend Buffalo State.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at Buffalo State. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend Buffalo State and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend Buffalo State in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at Buffalo State.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at Buffalo State – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at Buffalo State and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at Buffalo State finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at Buffalo State.

New Student Applications (Fall 2011)

Of the 11,403 new freshman applicants, 45% were admitted and 27% of the admitted students enrolled at BUFFALO STATE, State University of New York in Fall 2011.
Of the 3,526 transfer applicants, 60% were admitted and 62% of the admitted students enrolled at BUFFALO STATE, State University of New York in Fall 2011.

New Freshman Admissions Info

Transfer Admissions Info

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New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores

Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended

Shows middle 50% of testing range
Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen SAT
Math 450 - 540
Critical Reading 440 - 530
50% of enrolled students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
High School Preparation
High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen
 
Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class 34%
Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class 74%
Percent of new freshmen reporting High School Rank 65%
Average High School GPA (4-point scale) 3.20
Percent of new freshmen reporting High School GPA 98%
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