Undergraduate Open House

Join us for our Open House on Saturday, April 15

believe. inspire. achieve.

Buffalo State University has been educating students for more than 150 years. We're home to an engaged, diverse community of learners, scholars, and leaders whose passion is discovery, community, and changing the world.

Engineering student in the Smart Grid Lab

Discover your calling. Whether you choose to study the arts, education, science, or professional studies, we have you covered. Buffalo State offers 79 undergraduate majors, 64 graduate programs, and numerous minors and certificates, all at an affordable SUNY price.

Troy Button
Troy Applied Economics

 

“Success is determining what is personally achievable and then giving it your all.”

Mikala
Mikayla Childhood Education

“I realized many of the teachers I looked up to were graduates of Buffalo State.” 

Be a Bengal. Bengals come from all backgrounds and walks of life-from small towns and big cities. Buffalo State’s student life is just as varied. With our countless student organizations and activities, you’ll make friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

Rockwell tower seen through trees
Buffalo State Formally Recognized as a University

“I’m proud and excited that after much discussion, Buffalo State is becoming a university.”

 —Buffalo State President Katherine Conway-Turner
 

Chris Burgio in physics lab
Physics Major Lands Department of Energy Internship

“I’m excited to do the research and learn about how the physics field really operates.” 

—Chris Burgio, sophomore physics student

The Bengal experience. Buffalo State’s long history and commitment to education are the cornerstones of its respected reputation. Our students, staff, faculty, and alumni share vast and varied stories of how the Buffalo State experience transformed their lives.

Students in the quad

Our city is your classroom. Buffalo State has a mission that grows directly from our location. We serve the city because we are of the city. Buffalo, NY, is a big city with a small-town feel. Our tree-lined campus is in walking distance to dining, shopping, museums, galleries, and parks.

Fashion students looking at fabric

Get hands-on. Our dedicated faculty prepare you for your future through research, study away, service-learning, and internship opportunities. Take advantage of these options immediately and set yourself on the path to career success.