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SUNY Buffalo State Transfers: 2024 Requirements, Dates, GPAs & More

This is the complete guide for transferring to Buffalo State. We suggest you read until the end - you can also use the below calculator to estimate your likelihood of being able to transfer to Buffalo State.

SUNY Buffalo State chances calculator

This free college chances tool calculates your acceptance chances at any other U.S. college

Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

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    I get it - transferring colleges can be confusing, time-consuming and overwhelming. You are not alone. In fact, more than 700,000 students transfer colleges every year.

    At Buffalo State, 9.06% of the entire student body are transfer students, so you won’t be alone.

    To read about regular admission requirements for SUNY Buffalo State, click here

    Can you transfer into SUNY Buffalo State

    Buffalo State requires a number of completed documents for consideration. The table below summarizes the most important pieces of information:

    Admission Item Required?
    High School Transcript Not Required
    College Transcript Required of All
    Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
    Interview Not Required
    Standardized Test Scores Not Required
    Statement of Good Standing from Prior Institution Required of All

    In addition to the above requirements, Buffalo State also requires a minimum number of credits completed to apply to be a transfer student.

    Buffalo State requires a minimum of 3 credits.

    SUNY Buffalo State chances calculator

    This free college chances tool calculates your acceptance chances at any other U.S. college

    Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

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    Additionally, of the 1472 accepted transfer students, 778 students enrolled - that means the yield was 52.85%.

    Buffalo State accepts 60 out of every 100 transfer applicants.

    Buffalo State requires a minimum college GPA of 2.0 - this is on a 4.33 point scale.

    In addition, Buffalo State requires a minimum high school GPA of 2.5.

    Let’s wrap up everything we’ve learned. If you still have questions about transferring, check out the Buffalo State website for more info.
    Buffalo State accepts 59.31% transfer applicants, which is competitive.

    To have a shot at transferring into Buffalo State, you should have a current GPA of at least 3.1 - ideally you’re GPA will be around 3.22. In addition, you will need to submit standardized test scores.

    The below tables show the SAT and ACT breakdown of Buffalo State students.

    25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
    SAT Math 385 490 437
    SAT Reading 390 490 440
    2018 Total SAT Score 775 980 877
    25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
    ACT Math 18 22 20
    ACT Reading 16 22 19
    2018 Total ACT Score 34 44 39

    SUNY Buffalo State’s average SAT score is 877. To be a competitive applicant for SUNY Buffalo State your SAT score should come close to the average - for the ACT you should be aiming for the equivalent.

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