More selective than 47% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
13% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SUNY Buffalo State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
SUNY Buffalo State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, SUNY Buffalo State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 630 |
| SAT math | 490 | 610 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 980 | 1240 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
SUNY Buffalo State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 73% | 490–630 | 490–610 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 76% | 480–600 | 480–590 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is SUNY Buffalo State University compared with other New York colleges?
SUNY Buffalo State University has the 74th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | SUNY Brockport | 71% | 55% | $16,353 |
| 71 | St. Joseph's University-New York | 72% | 69% | $19,035 |
| 72 | Canisius University | 72% | 66% | $17,940 |
| 73 | SUNY Maritime College | 72% | 64% | $22,367 |
| 74 | SUNY Buffalo State University | 73% | 33% | $11,346 |
| 75 | Pratt Institute-Main | 73% | 74% | $52,659 |
| 76 | Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer | 74% | 80% | — |
| 77 | Alfred University | 74% | 57% | $25,620 |
| 78 | SUNY at Purchase College | 74% | 63% | $18,913 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at SUNY Buffalo State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SUNY Buffalo State University admissions questions
What is the SUNY Buffalo State University acceptance rate?
SUNY Buffalo State University accepts 73% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 12,096 of 15,943 applicants were admitted.
Does SUNY Buffalo State University require the SAT or ACT?
SUNY Buffalo State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 13% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY Buffalo State University?
The middle 50% of SUNY Buffalo State University enrolled first-year students scored 980–1240 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at SUNY Buffalo State University?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,456 of 12,096).
Is SUNY Buffalo State University getting harder to get into?
SUNY Buffalo State University accepted 73% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 76% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to SUNY Buffalo State University overview