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SUNY COLLEGE AT BUFFALO

  • 1300 Elmwood Ave
  • Buffalo, NY 14222
  • OPEID College Code: 00284200
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  • General Phone: (716) 878-4000
  • Interim President: Dennis Ponton
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 11,714
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  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4,7396,39311,132
Number Granted Admission (%)1,878 (40%)2,872 (45%)4,750 (43%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)609 (32%)914 (32%)1,523 (32%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,25783%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading450540
SAT ® Math460540
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving83%40%70%7%
Avg Amount Receiving$2,919$2,585$2,726$966
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)5.7%5.6%4.5%
Number in Default156165176
Number in Repayment2,7292,9133,832
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$6,007$5,375$5,375
In-State Tuition and Fees$6,007$5,375$5,375
Out of State Tuition and Fees$13,907$11,635$11,635
Books and Supplies$960$900$900
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,892$9,064$8,314
Other Expenses$2,100$2,200$2,200
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,726$9,064$8,514
Other Expenses$2,100$2,200$2,200
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,100$2,200$2,200
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$18,959$17,539$16,789
In-State$18,959$17,539$16,789
Out of State$26,859$23,799$23,049
Off Campus
In-District$18,793$17,539$16,989
In-State$18,793$17,539$16,989
Out of State$26,693$23,799$23,249
Off Campus with Family
In-District$9,067$8,475$8,475
In-State$9,067$8,475$8,475
Out of State$16,967$14,735$14,735
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-111
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree-133-
Hospitality Administration and Management Degree-44-
Human Resources Degree1--
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-78-
Communication and Journalism, Other Degree-44-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Information Science Studies Degree-41-
 
Education
Adult and Continuing Education Degree3-29
Agricultural Teacher Education Degree--44
Art Teacher Education Degree-3623
Bilingual and Multilingual Education Degree--5
Business Teacher Education Degree-61
Computer Teacher Education Degree--28
Counseling and Guidance Services Degree--24
Education, Other Degree-117-
Education, Teaching Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments Degree-2714
Elementary and Middle School Administration Degree10--
Elementary Education Degree--10
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree-3121
Foreign Language Teacher Education Degree-1-
Kindergarten and Preschool Education Degree-6117
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree-329
Music Teacher Education Degree-3-
Physical Education Degree-24-
Reading Teacher Education Degree--31
Science Teacher Education Degree-1014
Social Studies Teacher Education Degree-176
Spanish Language Teacher Education Degree-1-
Special Education Teaching Degree-4786
Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education Degree-1318
 
Engineering Technology
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology Degree-12-
Electromechanical Technology and Electromechanical Engineering Technology Degree-1-
Industrial Technology Degree-126
Mechanical Technology Technician Degree-11-
 
English Language and Literature
English Composition Degree-1-
English Language and Literature Degree-3010
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Apparel and Textiles Degree-37-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature Degree-3-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Dietetics Degree-7-
 
History
History Degree-467
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree13125
Museology, Museum Studies Degree3--
Systems Science and Theory Degree--21
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree-50-
Liberal Arts Degree-12-
Humanistic Studies Degree-8-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-12-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree-12-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-3-
Chemistry, Other Degree-24-
Geology and Earth Science Degree-12-
Physics Degree-1-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-62-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work Degree-93-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree-789
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree-5-
Applied Economics Degree--1
Economics Degree-42-
Geography Degree-5-
Political Science Degree-21-
Sociology Degree-43-
Urban Studies and Affairs Degree-9-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree-15-
Design and Visual Communications Degree-30-
Drama Degree-11-
Music Degree-10-
Painting Degree-2-
Photography Degree-3-
Sculpture Degree-1-
Art Studies Degree-27-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 11,714
    • Undergraduate: 9,822 Graduate: 1,892
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 4,621 Female: 7,093
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 4,055 Female: 5,767
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 566 Female: 1,326
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 9,410 Part-Time: 2,304
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 8,780 Part-Time: 1,042
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 630 Part-Time: 1,262
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1261%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian1681%
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown1,59214%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18200.2%
Ages 18-192,63923%
Ages 20-212,99526%
Ages 22-242,82924%
Ages 25-291,61814%
Ages 30-345385%
Ages 35-393713%
Ages 40-494754%
Ages 50-652062%
Age Over 6560.05%
Age Unknown170.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,7831,225558
Faculty Status841428413
Tenured Faculty260260-
Graduate Assistants41-41
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service841428413
Primarily Instruction839426413
Primarily Research11-
Primarily Public Service11-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial84831
Other Professionals41333281
Technical and/or Paraprofessional44538263
Clerical And Secretarial20217725
Skilled Crafts4040-
Service and/or Maintenance16715413
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$70,949 (415)$74,837 (225)$66,345 (190)
Professor$88,663 (94)$88,892 (67)$88,095 (27)
Associate Professor$73,193 (160)$74,357 (98)$71,352 (62)
Assistant Professor$61,585 (119)$63,951 (44)$60,197 (75)
Lecturer$49,283 (42)$48,849 (16)$49,550 (26)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$108,578 (10)$110,919 (6)$105,068 (4)
Professor$109,747 (7)$110,217 (5)$108,572 (2)
Associate Professor$105,851 (3)$114,425 (1)$101,564 (2)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$71,370 (425)$75,250 (231)$66,749 (194)
Professor$88,742 (101)$88,982 (72)$88,146 (29)
Associate Professor$73,440 (163)$74,552 (99)$71,719 (64)
Assistant Professor$61,585 (119)$63,951 (44)$60,197 (75)
Lecturer$49,283 (42)$48,849 (16)$49,550 (26)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes439258181
Unduplicated Athletes360207153
Basketball301317
All Track Combined1297752
Football100100-
Ice Hockey422319
Lacrosse19-19
Soccer502624
Softball15-15
Swimming and Diving371918
Volleyball17-17
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$32,288$30,872
Assistant Coaches-$10,473$7,636
 
Coaches
All Coaches613328
Basketball642
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches431
All Track Combined1055
Head Coaches422
Assistant Coaches633
Football1414-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1313-
Ice Hockey844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Lacrosse3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Soccer734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Swimming and Diving633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students48%
 
By Gender
Male39%
Female53%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien67%
American Indian14%
Black44%
Asian44%
Hispanic44%
White48%
Unknown55%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less21%
5 Years43%
6 Years48%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related62
On Campus
Drug Related109
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape14
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary3418
Arson1-
On Campus
Forcible Rape48
Robbery-4
Aggravated Assault34
Burglary4633
Vehicle Theft23
Arson1-
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