Applying
Paying for College
Paying for College
2011-2012 Estimated Costs*
(reflects fall 2011 tuition)
Undergraduate Students
Full Time (12 or more credit hours)
Annual Tuition: $5,270 (in state)
Annual Tuition: $14,320 (out of state)
Annual Room and Board: $10,892
Annual Fees: $1,083
New York State resident
Tuition per semester: $2,635
Mandatory fees per semester: $541.50
Out-of-state resident
Tuition per semester: $7,160
Mandatory fees per semester: $541.50
Undergraduate Students
Part Time (1-11 credit hours)
New York State resident
Tuition per credit hour: $220
Mandatory fees per credit hour $45.15
Out-of-state resident
Tuition per credit hour: $597
Mandatory fees per credit hour: $45.15
Graduate Students
Tuition (full time): $4,435 per semester
Tuition (part time): $370 per credit hour
Out-of-state tuition (full time): $7,580 per semester
Out-of-state tuition (part time): $632 per credit hour
*Costs are subject to change without notice.
An Extraordinary Value
As a part of the SUNY system, Buffalo State is an extraordinary value. Three out of four students receive financial aid*, whether it's awarded based on achievement, need, or a special scholarship for their major. Numerous scholarships, grants, and loan programs are also available. Resources for paying for your education are available through the Financial Aid Office.
*Seventy-seven percent of undergraduate students receive financial aid packages (including loans). The average financial aid award is $9,473.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office administers the federal financial aid programs at Buffalo State and assists with acquiring state and private aid. The office also provides helpful information on scholarships and work-study positions.
