by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of Buffalo State by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Buffalo State cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Buffalo State ran about $18,396 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Those who hail from the state of New York get a discount and only needed to pay $8,486 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $16,980 | $1,416 | $18,396 |
| In-State | $7,070 | $1,416 | $8,486 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Buffalo State cost for part-time students?
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At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Buffalo State out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $18,396 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Buffalo State only charges $8,486 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
The chart below shows how Buffalo State compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | New York | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Buffalo State Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Buffalo State increased with an average annual rate of 1.12% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $8,677 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at Buffalo State would be $17,451, and $35,296 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.75%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $18,672 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
For two years This means an estimated $37,483 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Buffalo State, and $75,529 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Buffalo State.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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