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Buffalo State College, often referred to as Buff State or SUNY College at Buffalo, is a public, liberal arts college in Buffalo, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It was originally founded in 1871 as the Buffalo Normal School. The college enrolls more than 8,000 undergraduate and over 2,000 graduate students. SUNY College at Buffalo confers many degrees and certificates in different areas of study.
The athletics department of the college offers various sports teams that go by the name of Bengals. Some of the notable graduates and faculties of the college are Diane English, TV producer; Tom Fontana, writer and producer; Les Krims, photographer; and Ginny Ryan, news anchor at 13 WHAM TV in Rochester.
Buffalo State can be found in Buffalo, New York (a large city). The school is a public institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at Buffalo State.
The most common majors at the school are in mathematics, education and teaching, and construction trades.
Buffalo State does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 56% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 430 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Buffalo State centered around 440 to 540, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 11,006 students were enrolled in Buffalo State.
The school student athletes compete in Other and State University of New York Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY College At Buffalo
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
General Phone: (716) 878-4000
Admissions Phone: (716) 878-5511
Financial Aid Phone: (716) 878-4901
http://www.buffalostate.edu
Buffalo State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 992 | elementary school teaching, special ed, education courses, industrial arts teaching, computer teaching, art education, English teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 416 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, English, history, general studies, economics, political science, anthropology, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 126 | criminal justice and safety, corrections and criminal justice |
| Media | 124 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 94 | information science |
| Business And Management | 72 | business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 67 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 61 | social work |
| Design | 58 | design and visual communication |
| Construction Trades | 43 | apparel and textiles |
| Engineering Technician | 41 | industrial tech, electronics tech, electromechanical tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Science | 39 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics |
| Mathematics | 38 | systems science and theory, mathematics |
| Hospitality | 30 | hospitality management |
| Fine Arts | 24 | art history and criticism, painting, sculpture |
| Art Studies | 23 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 11 | drama |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 9 | photography |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | dietitian |
| Music | 5 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Buffalo State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,551 | 56 |
| Master's degree | 731 | 26 |
| Post-master's certificate | 6 | 2 |
In 2005, Buffalo State had a total enrollment of 11,006 students (9,381 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 97% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Buffalo State offers campus housing for 1,813 of its 9,381 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Buffalo, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,581 | 3,743 | 44% | 1,186 | 32% |
| Men | 3,741 | 1,430 | 38% | 475 | 33% |
| Women | 4,840 | 2,313 | 48% | 711 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (716) 878-5511
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,231 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,491 |
| Room and board | $ 6,672 |
| Room charge | $ 4,136 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,536 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Buffalo State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 284200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (716) 878-4901
Buffalo State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $86,086 | 4 | $82,691 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 87 | $73,688 | 25 | $70,467 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 82 | $61,618 | 54 | $59,314 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 38 | $52,441 | 40 | $51,490 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 24 | $36,237 | 34 | $39,612 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 231 | $62,017 | 153 | $54,713 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Other |
| Basketball | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Track | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Business Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Painting
Sculpture
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Systems Science and Theory
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Buffalo State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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