Buffalo is home to 47 private schools, and there are 78 public schools in the city, including a growing number of charter schools. As of 2006, the total enrollment was 41,089 students in Buffalo Public Schools, but when considering the entire metropolitan area, there are a total of 292 schools educating 172,854 students.
Buffalo State College
Buffalo State College is a public, liberal arts college in Buffalo, New York and is part of the State University of New York. It is the largest four-year college in the SUNY system, and there are approximately 9,000 undergraduate and 2,100 graduate students enrolled. It was founded in 1871, and now has 130 programs in liberal arts and science, technology, and education. Unique programs include Adult Education, Art Conservation, Creative Studies, Engineering Technology, Fashion and Textile Technology, Fiber Design, and Forensic Chemistry.
University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo is a coeducational public research university, and was founded in 1846. They offer 84 bachelor's, 184 master's and 78 doctoral degrees, and it the largest and most comprehensive campus of the four university centers within the State University of New York (SUNY) system. It is one of 62 elected members of the prestigious Association of American Universities, and is classified as a Doctoral/Research Universities-Extensive institution. Notable alumni include John Alm, former CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises, Wolf Blitzer, award-winning journalist for CNN, Chaisang Chaturon, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Wilson Greatbatch, developer of improved versions of the cardiac pacemaker, Brad Grey, CEO of Paramount and many more.
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