Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,279. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for New York residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,533 | $19,653 |
| Housing & meals | $16,716 | $16,716 |
| Books & supplies | $1,052 | $1,052 |
| Personal & travel | $2,814 | $2,814 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,836 | −$4,836 |
| Total cost of attendance | $24,279 | $35,399 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: New York residents may qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): up to $5,665 a year toward tuition at eligible New York colleges, for dependent students with New York net taxable family income up to $125,000. At SUNY and CUNY, the Excelsior Scholarship can cover remaining in-state tuition for eligible families (income limits apply). Not included in the prices above. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
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SUNY Buffalo State University net price compared with other New York colleges
SUNY Buffalo State University has the 39th-lowest average net price of 157 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | Farmingdale State College | $10,867 | 53% | $69,781 |
| 36 | Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College | $10,880 | 11% | $41,785 |
| 37 | Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid | $10,909 | 53% | — |
| 38 | SUNY Old Westbury | $11,282 | 45% | $58,526 |
| 39 | SUNY Buffalo State University | $11,346 | 33% | $52,334 |
| 40 | Bryant & Stratton College-Greece | $11,503 | 10% | $32,568 |
| 41 | Yeshiva Yesoda Hatorah Vetz Chaim | $11,549 | 43% | — |
| 42 | Yeshiva Derech Chaim | $12,072 | 80% | — |
| 43 | Rabbinical College of Long Island | $12,117 | 23% | — |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All New York colleges →
Why SUNY Buffalo State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY Buffalo State University | 73% | $11,346 | 33% | $52,334 | This school |
| CUNY York College | 64% | $4,456 | 32% | $56,945 | |
| SUNY Brockport | 71% | $16,353 | 55% | $54,496 | |
| SUNY Old Westbury | 84% | $11,282 | 45% | $58,526 | |
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | 76% | $15,016 | 55% | $50,445 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
SUNY Buffalo State University would cost you $6,890 more per year than CUNY York College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at SUNY Buffalo State University.
- SUNY Buffalo State University gives aided families $3,059 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New York resident | SUNY Buffalo State University | CUNY York College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $24,279 | $14,330 | +$9,949 |
| Average grants | −$12,933 | −$9,874 | −$3,059 |
| You pay | $11,346 | $4,456 | +$6,890 |
“+” means SUNY Buffalo State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
SUNY Buffalo State University cost questions
How much is tuition at SUNY Buffalo State University?
Tuition and fees are $8,533 a year for New York residents and $19,653 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending SUNY Buffalo State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $24,279 a year for New York residents living on campus and about $35,399 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at SUNY Buffalo State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $11,346 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $7,405; $48–75k pay $14,706; $110k+ pay $19,332. These figures are for New York residents.
How much debt do SUNY Buffalo State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,500, and 10.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to SUNY Buffalo State University overview