Buffalo State University is a public comprehensive university founded in 1871, part of the State University of New York system.
Buffalo State University is a comprehensive public university founded in 1871 and known for its academic strengths in teacher education and diverse arts and professional studies offerings. It is part of the State University of New York system. The university is located at 1300 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo, New York 14222. Its mission is to empower students to succeed and to inspire a lifelong passion for learning.
Buffalo State's 125-acre campus is located on a small but vibrant urban campus in the heart of Buffalo, New York, in the city's museum district. The campus is accessible and walkable. As of Fall 2025, 6,095 students were enrolled.
Buffalo State offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and lists 29 academic departments, including the Biology and Physics Departments. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1, and 79% of full-time faculty hold doctoral degrees. All eligible programs are accredited. Undergraduate students can take part in research opportunities. Sixty-one faculty members have received the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Buffalo State offers admission for transfer students and a Transfer Promise Program.