1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222

Buffalo state college is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, and staff. The goal of the SUNY college is to inspire a lifelong passion for learning, and to empower a diverse population of students to succeed as citizens of a challenging world. Toward this goal, and in order to enhance the quality of life in Buffalo and the larger community, Buffalo State College is dedicated to excellence in teaching and scholarship, cultural enrichment, and service.

In 1871, when the Buffalo Normal School opened its doors to its first class, the school's sole purpose was to train teachers to serve Buffalo's fast-growing student population in the public schools. Now the largest comprehensive four-year college in the SUNY college system, Buffalo State offers more than 120 academic programs and educates almost 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students each year. This SUNY college is known for its strong community connections and a continuing commitment to providing high-quality lifelong learning opportunities. A Carnegie Master's I institution, Buffalo State College is one of 136 colleges and universities in the nation that are working together to enhance the practice and profession of teaching.

Quick Facts:

Buffalo State College offers more than 130 undergraduate programs with 11 honors options and over 60 opportunities for graduate study, including 18 post baccalaureate teacher certification programs.

Buffalo State College was established in 1871 and joined The State University of New York (SUNY) system in 1948.

Buffalo State College offers several programs not available at any other SUNY college, including adult education, creative studies, forensic chemistry, industrial technology, and more.

There are more than 60 countries that participate in Buffalo State College and SUNY's international education programs.

Buffalo State is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

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