SUNY Buffalo State University Acceptance Rate
Buffalo, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 15,943
- Admitted
- 12,096
- Yield
- 12%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, SUNY Buffalo State University's acceptance rate has risen from 61.5% in 2014–15 to 75.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 12,592 to 15,943 (+27%) over that period.
Its 75.9% rate makes SUNY Buffalo State University more selective than about 51% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 41%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (84.1% for women vs 65.3% for men, a 18.8-point gap). SUNY Buffalo State University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 12% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 12,592 | 7,750 | 61.5% | 1,869 |
| 2015–16 | 13,679 | 8,524 | 62.3% | 1,859 |
| 2016–17 | 13,715 | 8,787 | 64.1% | 1,628 |
| 2017–18 | 14,659 | 8,438 | 57.6% | 1,806 |
| 2018–19 | 15,781 | 9,550 | 60.5% | 1,747 |
| 2019–20 | 14,577 | 9,768 | 67% | 1,657 |
| 2020–21 | 13,313 | 10,660 | 80.1% | 1,628 |
| 2021–22 | 12,057 | 10,193 | 84.5% | 1,344 |
| 2022–23 | 12,292 | 10,569 | 86% | 1,252 |
| 2023–24 | 15,943 | 12,096 | 75.9% | 1,456 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,949 | 7,528 | 84.1% |
| Men | 6,994 | 4,568 | 65.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–600 | 13% |
| SAT Math | 480–590 |
How SUNY Buffalo State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is SUNY Buffalo State University's acceptance rate?
SUNY Buffalo State University's acceptance rate is 75.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (12,096 admitted of 15,943 applicants).
Is SUNY Buffalo State University test optional?
SUNY Buffalo State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to SUNY Buffalo State University?
SUNY Buffalo State University received 15,943 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 12,096.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY Buffalo State University?
Admitted students at SUNY Buffalo State University typically scored 480–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is SUNY Buffalo State University getting harder to get into?
SUNY Buffalo State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.5% in 2014–15 to 75.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://suny.buffalostate.edu/.