Best colleges in Buffalo

Fly Away with Your Degree

More than just chicken wings

In a city famed for the invention of our favorite chicken wings, Buffalo has many opportunities for you to spread your own wings when it comes to your education. There are 9 universities and colleges in Buffalo that offer programs including education, business, biology, and engineering. Buffalo has become a hub for Bioinformatics and Human Genome Research. Not to mention close to 50 companies are headquartered here, such as Deco Refreshments, Inc., Esenwein & Johnson, and Tops Friendly Markets. Whether you want to be a scientist or a businessman, Buffalo has opportunities for you.

In the "City of Good Neighbors," there are many ways to meet new people. Follow the pros by cheering on the Bills and Sabres. Go visit the waterfront at Canalside, offering over 750 events, including yoga, concerts, games, and water sports. Buffalo also plays host to famous architecture with 80 sites on the National Register of Historic Places. and yet, they're still building with renovation projects like Silo City, where old grain elevators are being transformed into recreation places, like rock climbing gyms. With the country's largest parks system and Niagara Falls nearby, you'll always have a place to explore outside. Buffalo has all you need and more to soar to new heights in your education, work, and life. So come, spread your wings‚ and eat some too.

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Best Four Year Universities in Buffalo

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo offers 566 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 9,530 students graduated with students earning 4,851 Bachelor's degrees, 3,422 Master's degrees, 1,080 Doctoral degrees, and 177 Certificates.

Niagara University
Niagara University, NY

Niagara University offers 107 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 1,185 students graduated with students earning 734 Bachelor's degrees, 388 Master's degrees, 50 Certificates, 10 Doctoral degrees, and 3 Associate's degrees.

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Canisius University
Buffalo, NY

Canisius University offers 117 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 754 students graduated with students earning 389 Bachelor's degrees, 334 Master's degrees, 29 Certificates, and 2 Associate's degrees.

Daemen University
Amherst, NY

Daemen University offers 86 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 875 students graduated with students earning 398 Bachelor's degrees, 349 Master's degrees, 69 Doctoral degrees, and 59 Certificates.

D'Youville University
Buffalo, NY

D'Youville University offers 79 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 723 students graduated with students earning 306 Bachelor's degrees, 181 Master's degrees, 136 Doctoral degrees, 91 Associate's degrees, and 9 Certificates.

SUNY Buffalo State University offers 203 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 1,813 students graduated with students earning 1,202 Bachelor's degrees, 544 Master's degrees, and 67 Certificates.

Hilbert College
Hamburg, NY

Hilbert College offers 61 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large suburb. In 2023, 157 students graduated with students earning 143 Bachelor's degrees, and 14 Master's degrees.

Villa Maria College
Buffalo, NY

Villa Maria College offers 27 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a small city. In 2023, 85 students graduated with students earning 60 Bachelor's degrees, and 25 Associate's degrees.

Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY

Trocaire College offers 40 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 415 students graduated with students earning 341 Associate's degrees, 57 Certificates, and 17 Bachelor's degrees.

Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo offers 26 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a large city. In 2023, 260 students graduated with students earning 168 Associate's degrees, 59 Bachelor's degrees, and 33 Certificates.

Best Community Colleges in Buffalo

Erie Community College offers 102 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a large city. In 2023, 1,106 students graduated with students earning 914 Associate's degrees, and 192 Certificates.

Niagara County Community College offers 144 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2023, 735 students graduated with students earning 584 Associate's degrees, and 151 Certificates.

List of all colleges in Buffalo

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
University at Buffalo Logo University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY
3/5
23 : 1 31,889
Niagara University Logo Niagara University Niagara University, NY
5/5
22 : 1 4,221
Canisius University Logo Canisius University Buffalo, NY
5/5
20 : 1 2,545
Daemen University Logo Daemen University Amherst, NY
5/5
20 : 1 2,625
D'Youville  University Logo D'Youville University Buffalo, NY
5/5
18 : 1 2,544