by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at SUNY Buffalo State University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at SUNY Buffalo State University ran $8,533 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $19,653. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $1,463 in-state and $1,463 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $18,190 |
| Fees | $1,463 | $1,463 |
| Total | $8,533 | $19,653 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
What does SUNY Buffalo State University cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how SUNY Buffalo State University costs compare against other schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, SUNY Buffalo State University is fairly typical on price.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the SUNY Buffalo State University Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at SUNY Buffalo State University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| One Year Ago | $7,070 | $17,490 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,070 | $18,190 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Buffalo State has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 4.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $20,439 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.18%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $8,548. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.24%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $20,093.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,548 | $20,093 |
| In 2 Years | $8,563 | $20,543 |
| In 3 Years | $8,578 | $21,003 |
| In 4 Years | $8,593 | $21,473 |
| In 5 Years | $8,608 | $21,954 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $83,112, or about $34,282 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at SUNY Buffalo State University, check out the SUNY Buffalo State University Financial Aid page.
