ROTC at SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY · public
Yes, through cross-town: SUNY Buffalo State students join Army ROTC at Canisius University.
Cross-town & partner options
SUNY Buffalo State students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.6 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Canisius University.
ROTC outcomes
Students at SUNY Buffalo State in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.4 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 5.6 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 73% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 980–1,240 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $8,533 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,653 |
| Average net price | $11,346 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 33% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from SUNY Buffalo State. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
SUNY Buffalo State has 5,097 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: SUNY Buffalo State takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Schools of Natural & Social Sciences, Education, Professions, Arts and Humanities | Up to $800 |
| Graduate | Schools of Natural & Social Sciences, Education, Professions, Arts and Humanities | Up to $700 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at SUNY Buffalo State: FAQ
Does SUNY Buffalo State have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: SUNY Buffalo State students join Army ROTC at Canisius University.
Which ROTC branches can SUNY Buffalo State students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Canisius University, 2 mi).
Is ROTC at SUNY Buffalo State on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at SUNY Buffalo State and train with the unit at Canisius University.
School links and location
These links belong to SUNY Buffalo State. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
suny.buffalostate.edu
- Admissions
suny.buffalostate.edu
- Apply
suny.edu
- Financial aid
financialaid.buffalostate.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Buffalo, NY 14222
IPEDS UNITID: 196130
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