Your are Welcome Here. Buffalo State students come from all backgrounds and walks of life—from small towns to big cities. We are first-generation students and advanced-degree seekers: undergraduate, graduate, full-time, and part-time students. No matter who you are, or where you're from...you are welcome here.
6,095
Students Enrolled (Fall 2025)
91%
Students Offered Financial Aid
$15,000+
Average Aid Award for Full-time Undergraduates
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Buffalo State is one of the most affordable universities—public or private—in New York and beyond. 90+% of our students receive financial aid to make their degrees more affordable.
Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York state and is always changing. Welcome to the City of Good Neighbors!