Buffalo, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Public

SUNY Buffalo State University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 6,470-student campus.

7.73
Incidents / 1k students
#2,791
Rank of 3,050
#181
NY rank
6,470
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

SUNY Buffalo State University reports 7.73 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,791 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 94% of ranked campuses its size.

7.73
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,791
of 3,050 ranked nationally
94%
report fewer incidents than this campus
31
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-1 reported incidents

SUNY Buffalo State University decreased from 32 to 31 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

SUNY Buffalo State University is a Public institution located in Buffalo, NY, enrolling approximately 6,470 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 74 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #181 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 6,470 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at SUNY Buffalo State University is "Rape" with 21 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 0.71 incidents per 1,000 students, SUNY Buffalo State University reports 986% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 4 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

7.73 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2791

See peer comparison

State Rank (NY)

#181

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

31

across 11 crime categories

Where SUNY Buffalo State University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

8 safer than 6% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). This entry sits in this band. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

SUNY Buffalo State University percentile rank 8.5%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2791 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

SUNY Buffalo State University reports 986% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$8,533
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,653
Avg Net Price
$11,346
Median Debt
$21,028
Pell Grant Recipients
56%
How does this cost rank in NY? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
73%
SAT Average
1070
SAT Math Range
490–610

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
35%
Retention Rate
58%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$40,877
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,334
Loan Repayment (3yr)
67%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

SUNY Buffalo State University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 182% (11 → 31 incidents)

010203040 202120222023 11 31 ▲ +181.8%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 210
Arson 131
Burglary 443
Fondling 483
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 1440
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 6114
Robbery 010
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 4 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 50
Weapons 2023 1 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 46
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 1 29
Liquor 2021 0 28
Weapons 2021 0 0

SUNY Buffalo State University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

NY

SUNY Buffalo State University

7.73 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,791
Enrollment
6,470
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

University of New England
Biddeford, ME · 6,473 enrolled
Safety Score 1.08
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK · 6,466 enrolled
Safety Score 1.39
CUNY Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY · 6,465 enrolled
Safety Score 0.31
Mott Community College
Flint, MI · 6,482 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL · 6,455 enrolled
Safety Score 0.77

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest SUNY Buffalo State University nationally (rank #2791), regardless of size or state.

Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI
National Rank #2790
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD
National Rank #2792
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA
National Rank #2789
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
National Rank #2793
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL
National Rank #2788

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SUNY Buffalo State University safe?
SUNY Buffalo State University has a safety score of 7.73 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,791 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at SUNY Buffalo State University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does SUNY Buffalo State University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does SUNY Buffalo State University have fire safety data?
Yes. SUNY Buffalo State University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding SUNY Buffalo State University's Safety Profile

SUNY Buffalo State University in Buffalo, NY enrolls 6,470 students and has a safety score of 7.73 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2791 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 32 in 2022 to 31 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

SUNY Buffalo State University's 7.73 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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