Established in 1871, Buffalo State College is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Buffalo (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Buffalo State College (SUNY Buffalo) is a large coeducational US higher education institution. Buffalo State College (SUNY Buffalo) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 151 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SUNY Buffalo also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.