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SUNY at Fredonia Admission Requirements

Fredonia, New York

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Your chances of getting into SUNY at Fredonia

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

84.6%
Admission Difficulty for SUNY at Fredonia
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at SUNY at Fredonia is 84.6%.  Its admission rate is the 125th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into SUNY at Fredonia and can you get accepted?

SUNY at Fredonia is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,888 out of the 4,597 who applied were admitted.

SUNY at Fredonia typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.3. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into SUNY at Fredonia?

85% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to SUNY at Fredonia you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.3 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1190 on the SAT
  • Score 20 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

SUNY at Fredonia GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.3

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into SUNY at Fredonia?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into SUNY at Fredonia are to have around a 3.3 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.3 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as SUNY at Fredonia accepts 85% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at SUNY at Fredonia is 3.3 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #78 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since SUNY at Fredonia is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted SUNY at Fredonia students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 1.6% Good
3.75 to 3.99 23.74% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 20.05% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 10.95% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 18.7% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 18.94% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 5.78% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.25% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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SUNY at Fredonia SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to SUNY at Fredonia. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 12% of students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1080-1300

Applicants Submitting SAT 

12%
SAT Scores for SUNY at Fredonia
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 540
Math 25th Percentile 540
Composite 25th Percentile 1080
SAT Scores for SUNY at Fredonia
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 660
Math 75th Percentile 640
Composite 75th Percentile 1300
Average SAT Score 1190

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to SUNY at Fredonia?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia is 1190 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1080-1300. Students who get into SUNY at Fredonia score in the top 45 percent of all SAT test takers..  SUNY at Fredonia ranks #59 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1190 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. SUNY at Fredonia regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1080 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1080, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 970, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

SUNY at Fredonia is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1190 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1190, you have around a 85% chance of being admitted. A 1300 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 92% chance of getting in.

SUNY at Fredonia admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1300 and Above Good >92%
1190 to 1300 Avg + 85%-92%
1080 to 1190 Avg - 75%-85%
970 to 1080 Reach 61%-75%
Less than 970 Low <61%
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SUNY at Fredonia ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

18-23 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

2%
ACT Scores for SUNY at Fredonia
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile 18
ACT Scores for SUNY at Fredonia
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile 23
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into SUNY at Fredonia?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to SUNY at Fredonia is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 23.  The school ranks #89 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

2 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to SUNY at Fredonia.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as SUNY at Fredonia is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into SUNY at Fredonia for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 85% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 92% with a 23 ACT score.

SUNY at Fredonia admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >92%
20 to 23 Avg + 85%-92%
18 to 20 Avg - 77%-85%
16 to 18 Reach 67%-77%
Less than 16 Low <67%
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High School Class Rank

73% of SUNY at Fredonia freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 39% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted SUNY at Fredonia students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 15%
Top 25% of class 39%
Top 50% of class 73%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

SUNY at Fredonia admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,737 1,860 4,597
Accepted 2,375 1,513 3,888
Acceptance Rate 87% 81% 85%
Enrolled 416 300 716
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 20% 18%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to SUNY at Fredonia is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to SUNY at Fredonia and what student information is used for admission decisions?

SUNY at Fredonia Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at SUNY at Fredonia
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because SUNY at Fredonia is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.3 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1190 and ACT of 20 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Students applying to SUNY at Fredonia often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196158 IPEDS survey data for SUNY at Fredonia.

Last updated February 24, 2024