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SUNY Buffalo State University Men's Ice Hockey

Welcome to the SUNY Buffalo State University men's ice hockey recruiting profile. SUNY Buffalo State competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the State University of New York Athletic Conference from Buffalo, New York. Led by head coach Steve Murphy, SUNY Buffalo State University pairs a 73% acceptance rate with a 33% graduation rate and a $12,023 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
28
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
State University of New York Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
8,083
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
73%
State
New York
City
Buffalo
Address
1300 Elmwood Ave

Program Performance Trend

Averaged a 42% winning percentage over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Steve Murphy
Head Men's Hockey Coach
(716) 878-3396·View profile
Justin Cmunt
Assistant Men's Hockey Coach
(716) 878-3396·View profile
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 13% of D3 men's ice hockey programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
58%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
33%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$40,877
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$52,334
A

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 99% of D3 men's ice hockey programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$7,070
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$18,190
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$16,094
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$12,023
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$50
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 70% of D3 men's ice hockey programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$341,394
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$148,508
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (716) 878-4000

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