SUNY Buffalo State University: Crime & Safety

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SUNY Buffalo State University LogoF SUNY Buffalo State University is a public school in Buffalo, New York with about 6,450 students and 1,460 employees.

Our Safety Report for this school is based on the US Department of Education 2023 public data sets for various categories of violent and non-violent crimes committed both on-campus and off-campus over the last three years.

Safety Evaluation

According to our analysis of the government numbers, SUNY Buffalo State University is a very dangerous place to study. American School Search gives this school grade "F" on safety.

From our perception of the data, this campus experiences major problems with forcible sex offenses, additionally, there are certain problems with nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at SUNY Buffalo State University in 2020 - 2022

Alleged criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities and/or local police
Does not necessarily reflect prosecutions or convictions for crime


Type of Crime or Arrest
On-campus
Off-campus
Crime Chance*

Murder
0
0
0.0%

Neglient Manslaughter
0
0
0.0%

Forcible Sex Offense
19
0
0.5%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
13
0
0.4%

Robbery
1
0
0.1%

Aggravated Assault
3
0
0.2%

Burglary
12
0
0.4%

Motor Vehicle Theft
4
0
0.2%

Arson
4
0
0.2%

Illegal Weapons Possession
1
0
0.1%

Drug Law Violation
3
0
0.2%

Liquor Law Violation
1
0
0.1%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at SUNY Buffalo State University based on the present enrollment, past crime history, current crime trend, and an assumption that the school reports accurate numbers to the government. Safety Grade is American School Search's subjective evaluation of SUNY Buffalo State University campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

Need to File a Complaint?

If you have been discriminated or abused at SUNY Buffalo State University, or you believe that this college underreports campus crime statistics, then please consider filing a complaint with US Department of Education.

As of May 1st, 2014, fifty five colleges are under investigation for possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints. Many of those schools are frequent guests in our exclusive 100 Most Dangerous Colleges list.

Safety in Competing Colleges

University at BuffaloUniversity at BuffaloBuffalo, NY
Roughly 32,100 students. Dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D. ACT 29 to enroll.

SUNY BrockportSUNY BrockportBrockport, NY
Roughly 6,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security: F. SAT 1110, ACT 22 to enroll.

SUNY College at GeneseoSUNY College at GeneseoGeneseo, NY
About 4,200 students. Dangerous campus. Our rating for campus security: D. ACT 28 to enroll.

University of RochesterUniversity of RochesterRochester, NY
Approximately 12,200 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is F. SAT 1430, ACT 33 to enroll.

Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY
More than 16,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security is D-. SAT 1310, ACT 31 to enroll.

SUNY at FredoniaSUNY at FredoniaFredonia, NY
Around 3,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. ACT 21 to enroll.

Niagara UniversityNiagara UniversityNiagara University, NY
Roughly 3,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. ACT 26 to enroll.

Nazareth CollegeNazareth CollegeRochester, NY
Roughly 2,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. ACT 26 to enroll.

St Bonaventure UniversitySt Bonaventure UniversitySaint Bonaventure, NY
Around 2,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F. SAT 1100, ACT 29 to enroll.

Roberts Wesleyan UniversityRoberts Wesleyan UniversityRochester, NY
Roughly 1,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security is D-. SAT 1190, ACT 28 to enroll.

Other Nearby Colleges



Medaille UniversityMedaille UniversityBuffalo, NY
Around 1,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Our mark for campus security is C. ACT 19 to enroll.

Canisius CollegeCanisius CollegeBuffalo, NY
Roughly 2,500 students. Unsafe campus. Our mark for campus security is C-. ACT 25 to enroll.

D'Youville UniversityD'Youville UniversityBuffalo, NY
More than 2,600 students. Relatively safe campus. Our rating for campus security is C. SAT 1110, ACT 23 to enroll.

Bryant & Stratton College BuffaloBryant & Stratton College BuffaloBuffalo, NY
More than 800 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Erie Community CollegeErie Community CollegeBuffalo, NY
About 7,900 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

The Salon Professional Academy TonawandaThe Salon Professional Academy TonawandaTonawanda, NY
Over 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

Villa Maria CollegeVilla Maria CollegeBuffalo, NY
Approximately 500 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: B+.

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Approximately 2,700 students. Dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security: D+.

Empire Beauty School BuffaloEmpire Beauty School BuffaloCheektowaga, NY
Around 200 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

Trocaire CollegeTrocaire CollegeBuffalo, NY
More than 1,100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

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Over 500 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security: A.

New York Institute of MassageNew York Institute of MassageWilliamsville, NY
Over 100 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A.

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More than 900 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C+.

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