SUNY at Fredonia Admission Requirements

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SUNY at Fredonia Admission Overview

SUNY at Fredonia admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year SUNY at Fredonia admitted 77.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (B+) and SAT 1160-1370 / ACT 23-28. SUNY at Fredonia is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNY at Fredonia is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNY at Fredonia Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

77.7%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The SUNY at Fredonia acceptance rate is 77.7%. Last year, 4,919 of 6,331 applicants were admitted. That is the 94th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

SUNY at Fredonia typically 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. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNY at Fredonia GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.3

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.3

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at SUNY at Fredonia typically have around a 3.3 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. SUNY at Fredonia is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #76 in New York for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled SUNY at Fredonia freshmen
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 figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

SUNY at Fredonia SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1160-1370

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 590
Math 570
Composite 1160

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 680
Math 690
Composite 1370

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at SUNY at Fredonia typically score around a 1270 SAT (middle 50% 1160–1370) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 85th percentile nationally. SUNY at Fredonia ranks #37 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1160 to 1370

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

SUNY at Fredonia is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1270 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at SUNY at Fredonia
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1370+	Above 75th	>87%
1270 to 1370	Avg +	79%-87%
1160 to 1270	Avg -	65%-79%
Below 1160	Below mid-50	<65%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

SUNY at Fredonia ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

23-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite 23

75th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite 28

Average ACT

Incoming testers at SUNY at Fredonia typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 23–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. SUNY at Fredonia places #63 among colleges in New York for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to SUNY at Fredonia without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at SUNY at Fredonia
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28+	Above 75th	>88%
25 to 28	Avg +	78%-88%
23 to 25	Avg -	68%-78%
Below 23	Below mid-50	<68%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

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

SUNY at Fredonia admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,751	2,580	6,331
Accepted	3,010	1,909	4,919
Acceptance Rate	80%	74%	78%
Enrolled	384	306	690
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	13%	16%	14%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at SUNY at Fredonia
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

SUNY at Fredonia is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 77.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.3 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1160-1370); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025