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SUNY at Fredonia Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 35%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at SUNY at Fredonia are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of SUNY at Fredonia students
Race Percent of Students
White
78%
Black
6%
Hispanic
7%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
2%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 47% more female students than male students enrolled at SUNY at Fredonia with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SUNY at Fredonia has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for SUNY at Fredonia students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
41%
Women
59%
Enrollment by gender for SUNY at Fredonia students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,289
Women
1,890

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 7%

SUNY at Fredonia draws 92 percent of students from New York, 5 percent from other states, and 2 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside New York, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for SUNY at Fredonia students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
92%
Out of State
5%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$60,720 per year

41% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

3,179
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 4.2%
Part-time undergraduates 2.2%

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

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026