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City Vibes, Close Community

At Buffalo State, you’ll find the perfect balance: a SUNY education set in New York’s second-largest city. The ultimate blend of affordability and opportunity—with hands-on learning, game-changing internships, and faculty mentors who know you.

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Your Degree, Not a Lifetime of Debt.

Start your college journey with less financial stress.

200+

Buffalo State Scholarships Available

$14,425

Average Scholarships and Grant Award per Freshman

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio for Personalized Learning

125

Acre Walkable Campus

100k+

Alumni Worldwide

“I wanted to go somewhere not too far, yet not too close. Buffalo State gave me that city feeling I was used to back home, but in a smaller form.”

Terron Grant Investment Officer, NYC

Picture yourself in a place where creativity, history, and global perspectives come together—that’s Buffalo State University.

Personalized Support. Real Results.

Moving away from home doesn’t mean going it alone. At Buffalo State, you’ll find faculty mentors, first-gen support, and student success programs that ensure you feel connected and supported every step of the way.

From academic mentorship to personalized coaching, we’re here to make sure you don’t just get to college—you succeed once you’re here.

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From Classroom to Career

Choose a campus that feels like a second home, where your future is just as important as your GPA.

With internships, hands-on experiences, and alumni connections across the world, Buffalo State prepares you for what’s next.

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Who Hires Our Students?

From Buffalo to New York City and beyond, our grads turn their degree into meaningful careers with employers who value their experience.

NASA

HBO

M&T Bank

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