SUNY at Fredonia

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Fredonia, NY
  • 0 reviews
#14 Best Public Universities in New York

Overview

Total enrollment

3,179
SUNY at Fredonia overview
SUNY at Fredonia overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in western New York approximately 45 miles southwest of Buffalo, SUNY Fredonia occupies a 256-acre campus in the village of Fredonia. The public institution, established in 1826 as a teachers' college, features a mix of modern and historic buildings centered around a traditional collegiate quad. SUNY Fredonia maintains a strong focus in performing and visual arts, education, and business administration, with its School of Music being particularly well-established within the SUNY system. The campus houses most first-year students in traditional residence halls, while upperclassmen have access to suite-style living arrangements and townhouses. Beyond its primary academic strengths, the college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Blue Devils, fielding teams in 19 varsity sports.

Ratings

SUNY at Fredonia is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    8 out of 10
  • Resources
    9 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    7 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult
SUNY at Fredonia admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1160/1370
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/28
  • GPA 3.3

Acceptance Rate

77.7%
SUNY at Fredonia applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 14%
  • Application Fee $50

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

New York Resident Tuition

$8,831

Out of State Resident Tuition

$19,771

Breakdown

In State Costs for SUNY at Fredonia
  • Tuition $8,831
  • Books and Supplies $1,150
  • Other Fees $1,761
  • Room and Board $15,230
  • Budget for Other Expenses $1,950
  • Total One Year Cost $28,922

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

63% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at SUNY at Fredonia are Education, Business, and Visual and Performing Arts. 20% of students major in Education, 13% in Business, and 10% in Visual and Performing Arts.

  • Education 20%
  • Business 13%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 10%
  • General Studies 8%
  • Communication 7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196158.

GPA calculator: SUNY at Fredonia GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026