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Paying for College
Cordero King, Ross B. Kenzie Family Scholarship winner
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Angela Stranahan, Deborah Moll Richmond Endowed Scholarship winner
2009-2010 Estimated Costs*
(reflects fall 2009 tuition)
Undergraduate Students
Full-Time (12 or more credit hours)
Annual Tuition: $4,970 (in state)
Annual Tuition: $12,870 (out of state)
Annual Room and Board: $9,064
Annual Fees: $1,037
New York State resident
Tuition per semester: $2,485
Mandatory fees per semester: $518.50
Out-of-state resident
Tuition per semester: $6,435
Mandatory fees per semester: $518.50
Undergraduate Students
Part-Time (1-11 credit hours)
New York State resident
Tuition per credit hour: $207
Mandatory fees per credit hour $43.30
Out-of-state resident
Tuition per credit hour: $536
Mandatory fees per credit hour: $43.30
Graduate Students
Tuition (full-time): $4,185 per semester
Tuition (part-time): $552 per credit hour
Out-of-state tuition (full-time): $6,625 per semester
Out-of-state tuition (part-time): $552 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 tuition and fees for both undergraduate and graduate students are available from the Student Accounts Office.
*Seventy-six percent of undergraduate students receive financial aid packages (including loans). The average financial aid award is $7,870.
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.
