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OVERVIEW
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NY
Buffalo State College, founded in 1867, is a public college of arts and sciences and part of the State University of New York system.
Its 115-acre urban campus is located in Buffalo.
Web Site
www.buffalostate.edu/
Institution Type
Public
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
9,475
Women
5,380 (56.8%)
Men
4,095 (43.2%)
Graduate Students
1,608
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
62% of 12,589 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Average GPA
3.15
SAT Math
452 average
410-500 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
449 average
410-510 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
436 average
390-490 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
20 average
17-22 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Important
Considered
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $23,184
Out-of-state: $33,034
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $7,669
Out-of-state: $17,519
Room and Board
$12,332
Average Percent of Need Met
14%
Average Freshman Award
$13,420
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
$24,290
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
386
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 13% of classes
10-19 students: 33% of classes
20-29 students: 34% of classes
30-39 students: 9% of classes
40-49 students: 4% of classes
50-99 students: 7% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Buffalo Population
259,384
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
61% of freshmen, 29% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Bengals
Sororities
1% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.5% Asian
26.2% Black/African-American
11.9% Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
55.3% White
0.2% Unknown
International Students
1.4% from 83 countries
First-Year Students Returning
73.3%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
22.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
25.0%
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I
or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
English
Recommended
Units
4
Mathematics
2
3
Science
2
3
Foreign Language
3
Social Studies
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
SAT or ACT
Required
Not reported
SAT Only
Recommended
Not reported
Required
Not reported
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
SAT: Used for placement
ACT: Not used
History
Academic Electives
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
1300 Elmwood Avenue
City, State, Zip
Buffalo, NY 14222-1095
Phone
(716) 878-4017
Fax
(716) 878-6100
E-mail
admissions@buffalostate.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of
Admission
By May 1 or within 4 weeks if
notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
No
Early Decision Deadline
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
No
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Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Accepted
Interview
Not required
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Required for some freshmen
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
Other
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
Important
Considered
Not Considered
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
62% of 12,589 applicants were admitted
Women
64% of 6,935 applicants were admitted
Men
59% of 5,654 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
2,610 (34%) of 7,748 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,452 (33%) of 4,433 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,158 (35%) of 3,315 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position
Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
452 average
410-500 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
3%
Score of 500 - 600
27%
Score of 400 - 500
55%
Score of 300 - 400
14%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Critical Reading
449 average
410-510 range of middle 50%
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA
3.15
3.75 and Above
11%
3.50 - 3.74
8%
3.25 - 3.49
19%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
38%
2.00 - 2.49
9%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
20 average
17-22 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
3%
Score of 30 - 36
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
25%
Score of 24 - 29
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
55%
Score of 18 - 23
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
16%
Score of 12 - 17
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
0%
Score of 6 - 11
Not reported
436 average
390-490 range of middle 50%
Score of 5 or Below
Not reported
SAT Writing
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
2%
Score of 500 - 600
24%
Score of 400 - 500
53%
Score of 300 - 400
Score of 200 - 300
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 3%
Top quarter: 32%
Top half: 74%
Bottom half: 26%
20%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
0%
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $23,184
Out-of-state: $33,034
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $7,669
Out-of-state: $17,519
Room and Board
$12,332
Books and Supplies
$1,020
Other Expenses
$2,163
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan,
external finance company
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
finaid@buffalostate.edu
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Application Deadline
Priority deadline March 1
Final deadline May 1
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning May 1
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 002842
Free
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,760 (94.8%) of freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants
7,355 (88.8%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Need
1,688 (95.9%) of applicants
Found to Have Need
7,263 (87.7%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,667 (98.8%) of applicants with
financial need
Received Financial Aid
7,082 (97.5%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
203 (12.2%) of aid recipients
Need Fully Met
1,264 (17.8%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
14%
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
23%
Average Award
$13,420
Average Award
$12,749
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,419 (85.1%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$7,578
Need-Based Gift
Received by 5,651 (79.8%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$6,850
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 1,194 (71.6%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$3,736
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 4,944 (69.8%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$4,321
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 300 (18.0%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 976 (13.8%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
158 (8.5%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $1,894
Merit-Based Gift
560 (6.8%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $1,959
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Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
73%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
$24,290
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
5.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
17.0%
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans
State Loans
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
Academic scholarships, Minority scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Engineering/Technologies, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Mathematics, Physical
Sciences, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education
Number of Awards
496
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Communication, Education, Social Sciences, Foreign
Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Engineering/Technologies
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
124
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Theater/Drama, Performing Arts, Music
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
International Students
Number of Awards
24
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
International Students
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
$2,593
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog
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ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Anthropology
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art Teacher Education
Art/Art Studies, General
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language
Pathology/Pathologist
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Broadcast Journalism
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry, General
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Commercial and Advertising Art
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Design and Visual Communications, General
Dietetics/Dietitian
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Drawing
Economics, General
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or
Language Impairments
Electrical, Electronic and Communications
Engineering Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical
Engineering Technology
Elementary Education and Teaching
Engineering Technology, General
Engineering, General
English Language and Literature, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Fashion Merchandising
Fashion/Apparel Design
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Forensic Science and Technology
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
Geology/Earth Science, General
History, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Philosophy
Photography
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Law Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Printmaking
Psychology, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Industrial Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
Radio and Television
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher
Education
Sculpture
Secondary Education and Teaching
Journalism
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Mathematics Teacher Education
Mathematics, General
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical
Technology/Technician
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Music Teacher Education
Music, General
Painting
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Products Marketing Operations
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts
Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
Urban Studies/Affairs
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Most Popular Disciplines
Education, Business/marketing, Homeland security, law
enforcement, firefighting, and protective services, Social
sciences
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
Engineering
Special Programs
Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher
certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, New
York semester, Washington semester
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Not reported
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
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ACADEMICS
FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
386
Part-Time Faculty
453
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
86%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 13% of classes
10-19 students: 33% of classes
20-29 students: 34% of classes
30-39 students: 9% of classes
40-49 students: 4% of classes
50-99 students: 7% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 93% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 5% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
1,106,940
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
1700
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services, wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Professional Studies, Master of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Education
Master's Programs of Study
Adult Education
Applied Economics
Art Education
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
Business Education
Chemistry
Communication Disorders
Criminal Justice and Criminology
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Educational Media/Instructional Technology
Elementary Education
English
English Education
Historic Preservation
History
Human Resources Management
Industrial/Management Engineering
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics Education
Multilingual and Multicultural Education
Reading Education
Science Education
Social Sciences Education
Special Education
Student Affairs
Vocational and Technical Education
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
Not reported
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CAMPUS
LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
Buffalo Population
259,384
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Environment
Large city
Campus Size
115 acres
Getting Around
Campus Map
Map
Nearest Airport
10 mile(s) from campus in Buffalo
Nearest Bus Station
7 mile(s) from campus in Buffalo
Nearest Train Station
7 mile(s) from campus in Buffalo
Weather
Temperature
17 average low in January, 75.3
average high in September
Rain
169 rainy days per year
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, married student apartments
Students in College Housing
61% of freshmen, 29% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
71%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
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Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Bengals
School Colors
Orange and black
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Offered
Scholarships Given
Basketball
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
Football
x
Ice Hockey
x
Lacrosse
x
Soccer
x
Softball
x
Swimming And Diving
x
Tennis
x
Track And Field
x
Volleyball
x
x
x
x
x
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Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
bowling, cheerleading, rugby, skiing (cross-country), skiing (downhill)
Men's Club Sports
baseball, bowling, fencing, lacrosse, rugby, skiing (cross-country), skiing (downhill), volleyball
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
basketball, football, racquetball, softball, volleyball
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles,
radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station,
yearbook
Sororities
1% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
9,475
Women
5,380 (56.8%)
Men
4,095 (43.2%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
8,327
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.5% Asian
26.2% Black/African-American
11.9% Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
55.3% White
0.2% Unknown
International Students
1.4% from 83 countries
Average Age
23
All Graduate Students
1,608
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
73.3%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
22.6%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
40.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
46.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
25.0%
Disciplines Pursued
Business 3%
Law 0.75%
Arts and Sciences 10.3%
Education 3%
Other 6.65%
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