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.
Discover your calling. Whether you choose to study the arts, education, science, or professional studies, we have you covered. Buffalo State offers numerous undergraduate majors, graduate programs, minors, and certificates, all at an affordable SUNY price.
"From the time that I've been here until now, I've met really amazing people who are like family to me."
"I did not speak English when I first came to America and college seemed scary, but EOP helped me overcome that."
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.
From the small of a hill in rural Jamaica to the bustling kitchen of his acclaimed restaurant, the journey of chef Darian Bryan, ’17, has been anything but typical.
Even as the most affordable of the SUNY comprehensive universities, Buffalo State still comes at a cost—especially when factoring in expenses outside tuition, such as transportation, books, and other essentials. But thanks to the new Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) initiative, that burden is being eased.
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.
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.
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.