Buffalo State

Name

Buffalo State,
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 2010–2011)

$40,150,190

Endowment (June 30, 2011)

$22,731,982

Burchfield Penney Art Center Endowment (June 30, 2011)

$5,869,722

President

Aaron Podolefsky, Ph.D.

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Enrollment (Fall 2012)

11,214 students
9,731 undergraduate
1,483 graduate

Faculty and Staff

1,163 full time
602 part time
48 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

2012–2013 Undergraduate Tuition and Fees*

$5,570 annual (in state)
$14,820 annual (out of state)
$1,124 fees
$11,192 room and board
* costs subject to change

2012–2013 Graduate Tuition and Fees*

$9,370 annual (in state)
$16,680 annual (out of state)
$675.78 annual fees
* costs subject to change

Financial Aid

83.5 percent of undergraduates receive financial aid
$12,248 average award package

Admissions Acceptance Rate

45 percent (First-time freshmen)

Athletics

NCAA Division III

8 men's and 11 women's varsity sports

Alumni Profile

More than 100,000 alumni living throughout the world; more than 57,000 in Western New York

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Academic Offerings

169 undergraduate programs with 11 honors options

65 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 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.

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