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60% of New York State high school seniors are eligible for SUNY application fee waivers all year round.

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Check your email to be sure you received a confirmation email from SUNY after submitting your application.

  1. 1. Check the status of your application in the campus portal(s).
  2. 2. Review any missing items and forms
  3. 3. Submit AP, ACT, or SAT scores if required
  4. 4. Contact the campus admissions office for assistance if needed

You can always contact the SUNY Recruitment Response Center by calling 1-800-342-3811 or 518-320-1888, or by email at askSUNY@suny.edu.

Do What You Love

Find the degree for the career of your dreams and study on campus or online. Our commitment to paid internships or similar career experiences for every SUNY student helps set you up for success.

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Do What You Love

Find the degree for the career of your dreams and study on campus or online. Our commitment to paid internships or similar career experiences for every SUNY student helps set you up for success.

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University at Buffalo

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University at Buffalo

Lower Tuition Means Less Student Debt

College should set you up for success — not bury you in debt. Thanks to low tuition, SUNY students graduate with less debt than the national average, and more than 50% graduate entirely debt free.

Average Tuition & Fees

Private college tuition $43350
Out of state public 4 year college tuition $30780
SUNY 4-year college tuition $8900
SUNY Community College unweighted tuition $6650

Note: National averages are enrollment-weighted. Source: The College Board.

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Lower Tuition Means Less Student Debt

College should set you up for success — not bury you in debt. Thanks to low tuition, SUNY students graduate with less debt than the national average, and more than 50% graduate entirely debt free.

Average Tuition & Fees

Private college tuition $43350
Out of state public 4 year college tuition $30780
SUNY 4-year college tuition $8900
SUNY Community College unweighted tuition $6650

Note: National averages are enrollment-weighted. Source: The College Board.

Learn about Costs and Financial Aid at SUNY

A SUNY Degree Pays Off

Overall, SUNY's median return on investment (ROI) — the amount you earn over your lifetime compared to the cost of your degree — is better than other college options.

A SUNY Degree Pays Off

Overall, SUNY's median return on investment (ROI) — the amount you earn over your lifetime compared to the cost of your degree — is better than other college options.

- Data courtesy of Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2025 -

Find Your Campus

Big campus or small? Learn in the heart of a city or study under the stars? Whatever your vibe, find vibrant, diverse campus communities from Long Island to the Adirondacks to Niagara Falls. The best way to know if it's right for you? Go visit.

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14 University Centers and Doctoral-Level Institutions

Top-ranked public research universities offering every level of study, where SUNY faculty and students drive world-leading innovation

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13 University Colleges

Nationally recognized bachelor’s and master’s degrees from some of the northeast’s top public regional universities, situated in small towns and cities across New York State.

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7 Colleges of Technology

These specialized colleges are all about hands-on training for in-demand careers—with some surprising range in their degree offerings.

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30 Community Colleges

Community colleges are attuned to the needs of both students and employers in their region, offering a welcoming, supportive environment to launch a career or start on a 4-year degree.

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Succeed with Nation-Leading Student Support

SUNY is committed to providing robust financial, academic, and personal support to help you succeed in college.

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Financial support, personal tutoring, peer networks and more through EOP and ASAP|ACE

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Basic needs support including mental health, housing, food, transportation, and childcare assistance

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Athletics, clubs, and service opportunities to engage with your community and build your networks

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