Buffalo State 2023-2024 Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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As the largest 4-year college in the SUNY system, SUNY Buffalo educates nearly 8,000 undergraduate and 1000 graduate students each year. With the fall intake of 8,658 students in total, the current acceptance rate is 68%.

The college offers 79 undergraduate programs which include 11 majors and many other minor and certificate courses. There are 64 graduate programs as well. A few unique graduate courses are- art conservation, adult education, creative studies, applied economics, and others.

SUNY Buffalo accepts rolling admission; though a majority of classes are filled in an early semester.
Students are admitted to Fall and Spring sessions mainly. There are two other special sessions for UG students– January term and Summer session.
UG students can apply through either SUNY online application or the Common Application portal.
SAT and ACT scores though not mandatory strongly recommended to ensure admission.
The college accepts TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/iTEP/DUOLINGO scores as proof of English language proficiency for non-native speakers.
International students can apply for the ‘English as a Secondary Language’ program.
International students are eligible for merit-scholarship and they can apply for any residence halls.
The average financial aid received by students is nearly $17,443.

Highlights

Application Portal	UG- SUNY Application/Common App PG- Buffalo State Online Portal
Application Fee (non-refundable)	UG- 50 USD PG-65 USD
Acceptance Rate	68%
Mode of Payment	On-line/Off-line/In-hand
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Intake Sessions	Fall/Summer/Spring
SAT/ACT Score	Not mandatory
Institutional Code for Score Report	2533
Email contact for International Students	intladmissions@buffalostate.edu

SUNY Buffalo Admissions Deadlines

UG Admission Deadline-

SUNY Buffalo has a rolling admission policy. So, students can apply at any time during the year. However, they are recommended to apply as early as possible at the start of an academic session. Undergraduate students should track the opening date of the Common Application portal. After the reviewing of all applications, the institute declares the first-round of Fall decisions in mid-December for the first-year students and in mid-January for transfer candidates.

Graduate Admission Deadline-

International students may apply by the individual department deadline* or the international deadline, whichever comes first.

Spring- December 1
Summer- April 1
Fall- July 1

*Department deadlines may vary.

Transfer Admission Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. However, students are recommended to apply as early as possible before the below deadlines.

Enrollment Deadline	Fall 2023
Application Deadline	August 7
Documents Submission Deadline	August 14
Classes Begin	August 31

International Students Admissions at the SUNY Buffalo State

The international students willing to study in the US and planning to pursue at Buffalo State must fulfill additional admission requirements based on which the decision regarding their admission will be made. The international students must go through the below-mentioned information that will help them in applying to the college with ease.

Where to Apply-
- UG: The SUNY Online Application or, the Common Application Portal
- PG- Buffalo State Online Portal
Application Fee-
- UG- 50 USD
- PG- 65 USD
Admission Requirements-
- Complete application form
- Official academic transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- English language proficiency test scores- official TOEFL/IELTS/ iTEP/PTE/ the Duolingo English.
Supporting Documents-
- Personal essay
- Financial statement
- Copy of passport
- SAT/ACT/GMAT/GRE scores (not mandatory) if applicable
Point of Contact-
- Email- intladmissions@buffalostate.edu

English Language Score Requirements for International Students

All the international applicants applying at the Buffalo State need to show proficiency in the English language. The students must score well in TOEFL/IELTS to get admitted to the university.

Test Name	Minimum Score Required (UG)	Minimum Score Required (Graduate)
TOEFL	PBT- 500 iBT- 61	PBT- 550 iBT- 79
IELTS	5.5	6.0

Visa Application for International Students

The International students planning to study at the university must apply for a student visa to study in the USA once the application letter has been issued to them. After the official acceptance of a student to a program, the office of International Student and Scholar Services contact the student regarding the visa (Form I-20 A/B) process. Students should carefully go through the following process.

Complete non-immigration visa application form (DS-156) with passport size photo.
A valid passport.
Deposit of visa application fee. SEVIS fee for the F1 visa is 350 USD.
Evidence of SEVIS fee payment (I-901) receipt.

Undergraduate Admission at SUNY Buffalo State

SUNY Buffalo State College offers an Undergraduate program in 70 subjects including 11 majors. A few popular major subjects are- Art History, Biology, Ceramics, Communication Studies, and Economics.

Where to Apply- The SUNY Online Application/ the Common Application Portal
Application Fee- 50 USD non-refundable
Admission Requirements-
- Complete application form
- Official academic transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- English language proficiency test scores
Additional Materials-
- Personal essay
- Copy of passport/visa
- Proof of financial support

Undergraduate Transfer Admissions at SUNY Buffalo State

Where to Apply: The SUNY Application Portal
Application Fee: 50 USD non-refundable
Admission Requirements:
- Official academic transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- A minimum cumulative average GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Portfolio review, interview, audition (for specific majors)

Graduate Admission at SUNY Buffalo State

The college offers more than 60 Graduate programs. There are 42 master’s courses including 22 areas of specializations offered by master’s of science in education. International students should follow the below instructions to apply for graduate admission-

Where to Apply- Buffalo State Online Portal
Application Fee- 65 USD non-refundable
Academic Requirements-
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutes, un-opened and sealed.
- Baccalaureate degree equivalent to USA 4-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
- A minimum cumulative GPA average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in the baccalaureate program or 3.0 in previous graduate coursework.
Supporting Materials-
- A departmental application
- Letter of interest
- Recommendation letter
- Copy of teaching certificate
- Standardized test scores
- A copy of passport
- Financial statement

Specific Requirements for Popular Graduate Programs

Course Name	Application Deadline	Admission Requirements
Applied Economics (M.A)	Fall- August 15 Spring- December 30	Bachelor’s degree with minimum cumulative GPA- 2.7/ Master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA- 3.0 (on 4.0 scale) GRE: 290; three letters of reference; letter of interest
Creative Studies (M.S)	Fall- January 1 Summer- April 1 Spring- December 1	Bachelor’s degree with minimum cumulative GPA- 2.5 (on 4.0 scale); a written statement of the applicant’s professional goal a brief biography of the applicant & two academic/professional LORs
Data Science and Analytics (M.S)	Fall- open Summer- Open Spring- open	Bachelor’s degree with minimum cumulative GPA- 2.5 (on 4.0 scale) letter of interest & An interview
History (M.A)	Fall- April 1 Summer- N/A Spring- November 1	bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) in history and overall GPA of 2.75 two LORs & written statement
Multidisciplinary Studies (M.A/M.S)	Fall-open Summer- open Spring- open	Bachelor’s degree with minimum cumulative GPA- 2.5 (on 4.0 scale) letter of interest; consent of a principal advisor & An interview