Overview
Enrollment
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| Location | Fredonia, New York |
| Online | fredonia.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus 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.
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SUNY at Fredonia is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for SUNY at Fredonia within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#423 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#123 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#60 in Best Colleges in New York
#18 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#348 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#47 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1060/1290 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 |
| Other Fees | $1,701 |
| Room and Board | $14,830 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,950 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,701 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 |
| Other Fees | $1,701 |
| Room and Board | $14,830 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,950 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,121 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Business | 13% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10% |
| General Studies | 8% |
| Communication | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196158 IPEDS survey data for SUNY at Fredonia.
Current students may use the SUNY at Fredonia GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025