SUNY Buffalo State University's published cost of attendance is $24,279. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $7,405, middle-income families pay around $14,706, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,332.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $24,279 |
| Tuition and Fees | $19,653 |
| Room and Board | $15,986 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,052 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,933 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $11,346 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,405 |
| $30–48k | $9,393 |
| $48–75k | $14,706 |
| $75–110k | $17,155 |
| $110k+ | $19,332 |
SUNY Buffalo State University's published cost of attendance is $24,279. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $7,405, middle-income families pay around $14,706, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,332. Azimuth ranks Suny Buffalo State University #187 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. SUNY Buffalo State participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the university works to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay through a combination of grants and scholarships. As a public SUNY institution, Buffalo State offers the tuition advantage of the state system while maintaining need-based aid support for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,028, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,951; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's typical four-year earnings of $53,203, median federal debt of $21,028 projects to a monthly payment of about $238 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Suny Buffalo State University earn median 4-year earnings of $53,203, placing Suny Buffalo State University in the 12.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,625 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 34.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Suny Buffalo State University #1175 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 147 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $57,114, ranked #278 nationally in its major. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods reports 128 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $51,209, ranked #80 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 117 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $56,034, ranked #80 nationally in its major. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities reports 109 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $46,705, ranked #146 nationally in its major.
