SUNY Buffalo State University is a public university in the State University of New York system, founded in 1871. Located in Buffalo, New York, it offers more than 175 undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts, sciences, business, education, engineering technology, health professions, and the social sciences. The university emphasizes applied learning, undergraduate research, community engagement, and affordability. Students benefit from small class sizes, experiential education, NCAA Division III athletics, and strong partnerships throughout the Buffalo-Niagara region that support career development and graduate success.