SUNY Buffalo State University
- Public
SUNY Buffalo State University: international tuition 19,653 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 35,399 USD, acceptance rate 73%. This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 90.
Getting in. The school admits 73% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 490–630, Math 490–610. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 61+ or Duolingo 90+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 35,399 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through ApplySUNY. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at SUNY Buffalo State University?
International tuition is 19,653 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 35,399 USD.
Does SUNY Buffalo State University offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. International first-year students are explicitly eligible for the Destination Buffalo State Grant (up to $9,500/year) if they live on campus. Merit awards are reviewed automatically, but the pages do not clearly say international students are considered.
What English scores does SUNY Buffalo State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 90.
What is the acceptance rate at SUNY Buffalo State University?
The acceptance rate is 73%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerUnclear
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifei
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Tuition and cost for a year
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Destination Buffalo State GrantOtherConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page9,500 USD/year≈ ₫248M
The page explicitly names international students as eligible; it is neither merit- nor income-based and is for non-New York residents.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority consideration date May 1, 2026
Bengal Experience GrantIntl?Intl eligibility unclearOtherConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Official visit by May 1 before entry term
Bengal Promise GrantIntl?Intl eligibility unclearOtherConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says the grant is only for in-state students but never explicitly mentions international students being excluded, so exclusion of international students cannot be firmly concluded.
- Renewable in later years
Bengal ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not mention international students for this one-year scholarship.
- First year only
Deadline: Priority consideration: admission application by November 30
Dean's Scholars AwardIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The award description does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority consideration date May 1, 2026
Dean's Scholars Award (international admissions page)Intl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritApplication method unclearSchool page
Listed in the table on the international page, but no sentence explicitly names international students.
- Renewable in later years
Erie County (NY) Student ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- First year only
Deadline: Priority consideration: admission application by November 30
Honors Plus ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not state whether international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority consideration: admission application by November 30
ISSS scholarships for international studentsIntl?Intl eligibility unclearOtherApplication method unclearSchool page
The passage only says ISSS offers several scholarships to international students without naming a specific one, so it cannot confirm eligibility for one particular scholarship.
Muriel A. Howard Honors ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not mention international students for this scholarship, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority consideration: admission application by November 30
Orange & Black AwardIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The award description does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority consideration date May 1, 2026
Orange & Black Award (international admissions page)Intl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritApplication method unclearSchool page
Listed in the table on the international page, but no sentence explicitly names international students.
- Renewable in later years
President's Scholars AwardIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The award description does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority consideration date May 1, 2026
President's Scholars Award (international admissions page)Intl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritApplication method unclearSchool page
The table is on the International Admissions page, but no sentence says international students are considered. The amounts also differ from the Financial Aid page.
- Renewable in later years
Presidential ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says it is awarded at admission but does not say whether international students are considered.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority consideration: admission application by November 30
Provost ScholarshipIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not address international students for this scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority consideration: admission application by November 30
Provost's Scholars AwardIntl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The award description does not mention international students, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority consideration date May 1, 2026
Provost's Scholars Award (international admissions page)Intl?Intl eligibility unclearMeritApplication method unclearSchool page
Listed in the table on the international page, but no sentence explicitly names international students.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
AP credit by subject
20 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data