Buffalo State, At a Glance
Founded in 1871, Buffalo State University is a comprehensive public university known for its academic strengths in teacher education and diverse arts and professional studies offerings.
Located on a small but vibrant urban campus in the heart of Buffalo, New York, Buffalo State combines the personal attention of a small college with the opportunities of a larger university.
As part of the State University of New York system, Buffalo State is focused on student access and hands-on learning and offers affordable tuition, small classes, and individualized academic support.
6,095
Students Enrolled (Fall 2025)
1871
Buffalo State Is Founded
100K+
Alumni around the World
Get to Know Us
Buffalo State students are diverse and driven. They choose Buffalo State for its small class sizes, engaged student life, and tight-knit community.
Our alumni network is 100,000+ strong. Be Buffalo State’s next great success story!
Our 125-acre campus is very accessible, walkable, and located Buffalo's vibrant museum district.
Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York State. Explore all the "City of Good Neighbors" has to offer.
Our history and commitment to education are the cornerstones of our respected reputation.
Student Body
Enrollment (Fall 2025)
6,095 students
5,196 undergraduate + 899 graduate
Undergraduate
5,196 students
2,874 Female + 2,315 Male
4,671 Full time + 525 Part time
97 International students | 2,857 Multicultural Students
38% First-generation college students
Graduate
899 students
660 Female + 239 Male
844 Full time + 55 Part time
23 International students | 228 Multicultural students
Our Faculty & Staff
As award-winning experts in their fields, our faculty members inspire, teach, mentor, help, shape, guide, and transform students every day.
1,269 = 928 full time + 341 part time
79% of full-time faculty have doctoral degrees.
83% of full-time faculty have terminal degrees.
61 Faculty members awarded the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
15 Fulbright scholars
100K+ Alumni around the world
57,000+ in Western New York
18 NCAA Division III Intercollegiate Athletic Teams
8 men's + 11 women's varsity sports
135+ Clubs and Organizations
USG organizations, academic clubs, athletics, club sports, cultural organizations, Greek life, media organizations, social activities, student services, and committees.
Mission, Vision, Values
Buffalo State is a diverse and inclusive university committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Our mission is to empower students to succeed and to inspire a lifelong passion for learning. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment.
Buffalo State will be a nationally recognized leader in public higher education known for
- its caring and rigorous academic environment where lives are transformed through education;
- the intellectual and creative accomplishments of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni;
- its cross-culturally competent community dedicated to developing leaders for an increasingly global society.
We, the Buffalo State community, are committed to:
- actively facilitating access to public higher education;
- excellent learning experiences in and out of the classroom;
- being student centered;
- the rigors, joys, and fulfillment of intellectual discovery;
- engagement, applied learning, and partnerships with the community;
- social responsibility;
- respect for diversity and individual differences;
- supportive and collegial relationships;
- opportunities for individuals to realize their full potential.