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Key Facts
Key Facts
Buffalo State College's diverse Intercollegiate Athletics program is part of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division III.
Buffalo State is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Small class size and access to faculty is part of the Buffalo State experience.
Name
Buffalo State College,
State University of New York
Founded
1871
Location
City of Buffalo
125-acre campus
Accreditation
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; numerous professional organizations for specific academic programs [more.]
Designation
Carnegie Master’s L institution
Core Instructional Budget (FY 2010–2011)
$85,460,100
Sponsored Programs Activity (FY 2009–2010)
$48,243,076
Endowment (June 30, 2009)
$14,758,833
Burchfield Penney Art Center Endowment (June 30, 2009)
$4,332,995
Enrollment (Fall 2010)
11,695 students
9,788 undergraduate
1,907 graduate
President
Aaron Podolefsky, Ph.D.
Faculty and Staff
1,221 full time
571 part time
45 faculty members have been awarded the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, and seven have been honored as SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professors
Class Size
88 percent of all classes have fewer than 40 students
Classes for undergraduate majors usually have between 12 and 15 students
2011 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees*
$5,270 annual (full-time, in state)
$14,320 annual (full-time, out of state)
$1,083 annual mandatory fees
$10,892 room and board
*costs subject to change
2011 Graduate Tuition and Fees*
$4,435 per semester (full-time, in state)
$7,580 per semester (full-time, out of state)
$302.50 mandatory fees per semester
*costs subject to change
Financial Aid
77 percent of undergraduates receive financial aid
$9,473 average award package
Admissions Acceptance Rate
43 percent (First-time freshmen)
Athletics
NCAA Division III
8 men’s and 11 women’s
varsity sports
Alumni
More than 92,000 alumni living throughout the world
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Academic Offerings
166 undergraduate programs with 11 honors options
62 graduate programs, including 19 postbaccalaureate teacher certification programs
Five schools: School of Arts and Humanities; School of Education; School of Natural and Social Sciences; School of the Professions; The Graduate School
Programs not available at any other SUNY institution:
- Adult Education
- Applied Economics
- Art Conservation
- Communication Design
- Creative Studies
- Fashion and Textile Technology
- Fibers (B.S.) (B.F.A.)
- Forensic Chemistry
- Forensic Science
- Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration
- Metals/Jewelry (B.S.) (B.F.A)
- Urban and Regional Analysis and Planning
- Wood/Furniture (B.S.) (B.F.A.)
Sponsored Programs and Research
Through the SUNY Research Foundation, Buffalo State College receives more grants and research support than all SUNY comprehensive colleges combined. Many of our faculty members conduct applied research that makes a direct and immediate impact in the Buffalo Niagara community.
Each year, hundreds of undergraduate students gain hands-on experience in their fields by partnering with faculty members on research projects.
In addition, Buffalo State is a leader in human services research and training.
An Academic Home
For first-year and undeclared students, University College is an "academic home.” By removing obstacles to student success, reaching across disciplines, and engaging students, University College helps students feel
connected to the campus community. It provides support programs and opportunities including professional tutoring, the Writing Help Center,
study abroad, and learning communities—all designed to foster student success.
