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...education that is both
academically superb
and accessible.
From the College Council and the Buffalo State College Foundation
Since its founding in 1871, Buffalo State College has

Colleges in the Northeast" category in its 2015 ratings.

recognized the importance of providing hardworking

Buffalo State is the highest-ranked four-year college

students with an education that is both academically

in Western New York on that list, which acknowledges

superb and accessible. As noted in this annual report,

colleges that are doing the best job of helping students

that long-standing commitment to affordable,

attain marketable degrees at affordable prices.

high-quality higher education continued during
the 2015-2016 academic year, thanks in large part

In addition, the college introduced two initiatives during the

to your generous support.

past year to accentuate the value of a Buffalo State degree.
First, the "Roar in 4" program guarantees that incoming

Drawing on the success of Transforming Lives: A Campaign

full-time freshmen will be able to take the courses they

for Buffalo State-the college's comprehensive fundraising

need to complete a bachelor's degree within four years.

campaign that collected $27.3 million in gifts from 2011

Second, the college unveiled the Bengal Pride Scholarship

to 2015-Buffalo State was able to provide financial aid

program, which will provide up to 10 scholarships of $7,500

to more than 80 percent of its students this past year.

annually to children of alumni living outside of New York

That aid came in the form of grants, loans, work-study

State, effectively lowering tuition for recipients to in-state

positions, and increasingly scholarships. We are extremely

levels. and encouraging the next generation to return home.

proud to report that the Transforming Lives campaign
generated $11.6 million for scholarships and added 38

Many alumni donors comment that their gift to Buffalo

new scholarship funds.

State is a "payback" for financial assistance they received
during their college years. This connection between

This financial aid, coupled with Buffalo State's comparatively

generations speaks to a shared affinity for Buffalo State-

low tuition and fee structure, makes Buffalo State the

an affinity that keeps our beloved college strong. We thank

affordable choice for many students.

you for your continued interest in and support of Buffalo
State College!

On a local level, the Buffalo News reported that
Buffalo State had the lowest total cost of enrollment
in 2015-2016 among all Western New York four-year

Linda A. Dobmeier, '71

Gerald L. Cornish, '90

colleges and universities. On a national level, Washington

Chair

Chair, Board of Directors

Monthly magazine ranked Buffalo State 28th out of

Buffalo State College
Council Foundation

Buffalo State College

402 institutions in the "Best Bang for the Buck

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