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State University of New York - Buffalo State University (BSE)

Black Pinpoint 1300 Elmwood Avenue | Buffalo, NY | 14222

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01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
15,943
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Acceptance Rate
82%
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Average HS GPA
3.10

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 600

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 590

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
960 - 1080

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA

Selectivity

Admissions selectivity rating
71/99

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$17,490
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,052
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
6860
Transportation for Commuters
$1,716
On-Campus Room and Board
16716
Approximate Expenses per year
$43,834

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05. Academics

Student Faculty Icon
Student/Faculty
15 : 1
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Total Faculty
572
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Terminal Degree
317

Gender

Women
302
Men
270
Minority
98
International
12

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
25%
Graduate in 5 years
35%
Graduate in 6 years
37%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

57% female43% male

Out of State

3% are out
of state97% are
in-state

Students

89% are
full time11% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
5,507

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.52%
Asian
6.51%
Black
30.44%
Hispanic
12.52%
Caucasian
45.22%
Unknown
0.06%
International
0.45%

07. Mental Health

Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
else {
Not Reported
}
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported

08. Campus Life

Fire safety rating
68%
Students
35%
First-Year Students
66%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

Most Popular Places On Campus

Burchfield Penny Art Center

Sports Arena

Houston Gymnasium/Fitness Center

Rockwell Hall/Performing Arts Center

Campus House

Most Popular Places Off Campus

Elmwood Avenue Shopping District

Delaware Park and Casino

Key Bank Center

Albright Knox Art Gallery

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

David Loreto
Director of Admissions
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Office of Admissions 110 Moot Hall Buffalo, NY 14222
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716-878-4017

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Every day

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8am - 5pm
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7168784017

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Varies
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconhttps://buffalostateathletics.com/

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
No
Information Sessions:
Not Available

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority Buffalo State Circulator Shuttle Discounted bus/rail tokens for Buffalo State students: Campbell Student Union Information Desk or www.nfta.com/metro (bus and rail schedules, fare information, maps). NFTA Metro Bus Citywide and suburban service; reduced schedules on weekends Buffalo State is a stop along the 20-Elmwood, 3-Grant, and 32-Amherst routes. NFTA Metro Rail One route along Main Street from the University at Buffalo South Campus through downtown Buffalo Free parking at two stations: South Campus (3435 Main Street, about 4 miles) and LaSalle (Main Street and Hertel Avenue, about 3 miles) Late service after HSBC Arena events.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

DRIVING TO BUFFALO STATE From the East (via the NYS Thruway/Interstate 90) Take Exit 51 (NY 33 West) to NY 198 West. Exit NY 198 at Elmwood Avenue South. The college is immediately on the right. From the West (via the NYS Thruway/Interstate 90) Take Exit 53 (Interstate 190) to NY 198 East; exit at Elmwood Avenue. From the North/Niagara Falls Take Interstate 190 South (over the Grand Island Bridge) to NY 198 East; exit at Elmwood Avenue. From the Peace Bridge Take Interstate 190 North to NY 198 East; exit at Elmwood Avenue.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

2-10 miles from campus Adam's Mark 120 Church St., Buffalo (3.5 miles) (716) 845-5100 www.adamsmark.com/buffalo Best Western Inn On The Avenue 510 Delaware Ave., Buffalo (2.6 miles) (716) 886-8333 or (800) 780-7234 www.bestwestern.com Comfort Suites--Buffalo 901 Dick Road, Buffalo (7.7 miles) (716) 633-6000 or (800) 228-5150 www.comfortinn.com Days Inn Buffalo Airport 4345 Genesse St., Buffalo (8.3 miles) (716) 631-0800 or (800) DAYS-INN www.daysinn.com Hampton Inn and Suites Buffalo Downtown 220 Delaware Ave., Buffalo (3.14 miles) (716) 855-2223 or (800) 426-7866 www.hamptoninn.com Holiday Inn Airport 4600 Genesee St., Cheektowaga (9 miles) (716) 634-6969 or (800) HOLIDAY www.harthotels.com Holiday Inn Downtown 620 Delaware Ave., Buffalo (2.39 miles) (716) 886-2121 www.harthotels.com Homewood Suites 760 Dick Rd., Cheektowaga (8 miles) (716) 685-0700 or (800) CALL-HOME www.homewood-suites.com Hyatt Regency Buffalo Two Fountain Plaza, Buffalo (3.2 miles) (716) 856-1234 or (800) 233-1234 www.hyatt.com Lenox Hotel and Suites 140 North St., Buffalo (2.2 miles) (716) 884-1700 or (800) 82-LENOX The Mansion on Delaware Avenue 414 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo (2.78 miles) (716) 886-3300 www.mansionondelaware.com The Pillars Hotel (Doubletree Club Hotel Buffalo/Downtown) 125 High Street, Buffalo (2.9 miles) (716) 845-0112 www.thepillarshotel.com Quality Inn Airport 4217 Genesee St., Buffalo (8.3 miles) (716) 633-5500 or (800) 228-5151 www.qualityinn.com Radisson Suite Hotel Buffalo 601 Main St., Buffalo (3.2 miles) (716) 854-5500 or (800) 333-3333 www.radisson.com Sheraton Four Points Hotel Buffalo Airport 2040 Walden Ave., Cheektowaga (8.5 miles) (716) 681-2400 or (800) 325-3535 www.sheraton.com Sleep Inn Buffalo Airport 100 Holtz Rd., Cheektowaga (9.14 miles) (716) 626-4000 or (800) SLEEPINN www.sleepinnairport.com


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Men's Sports (Bengals)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Football
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

Women's Sports (Bengals)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball
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Wrestling

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Dorms Coed
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International Student
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Other
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Suman Silverheels
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
82
Number of Honor Societies
11
Number of Social Sororities
8
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Join a fraternity
1%
Join a sorority
1%

12. Student Services

Health
Minority Support Groups
LGBT Support Groups

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Canisius College

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateDec 15

Required Forms

FAFSA
State Aid

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,968
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,868
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,247
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
66%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$26,838
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$9,274
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
25%
Graduate in 5 years
35%
Graduate in 6 years
37%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - On Campus Interviews
07 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Experiential
02 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
  • African-American/Black Studies.
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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Ecology.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
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04 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Journalism.
  • Organizational Communication, General.
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
  • Radio and Television.
  • Sports Communication.
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05 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician.
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06 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
  • Information Science/Studies.
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07 EDUCATION.
  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Business Teacher Education.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
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08 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
  • Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
  • Industrial Technology/Technician.
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
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09 ENGINEERING.
  • Engineering, General.
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10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
  • Writing, General.
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11 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
  • Apparel and Textile Manufacture.
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12 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
  • Applied Linguistics.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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13 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
  • Dietetics/Dietitian.
  • Health and Wellness, General.
  • Public Health Education and Promotion.
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
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14 HISTORY.
  • History, General.
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15 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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16 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
  • General Studies.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
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17 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
  • Applied Mathematics, General.
  • Mathematics, General.
  • Topology and Foundations.
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18 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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19 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
  • Philosophy.
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20 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
  • Chemistry, General.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
  • Physics, General.
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21 PRECISION PRODUCTION.
  • Furniture Design and Manufacturing.
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22 PSYCHOLOGY.
  • Applied Psychology.
  • Psychology, General.
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23 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
  • Community Organization and Advocacy.
  • Social Work.
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24 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
  • Anthropology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
  • Geography.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
  • Urban Studies/Affairs.
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25 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics.
  • Design and Visual Communications, General.
  • Directing and Theatrical Production.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Industrial and Product Design.
  • Interior Design.
  • Metal and Jewelry Arts.
  • Music, General.
  • Painting.
  • Photography.
  • Printmaking.
  • Sculpture.

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