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About SUNY at Fredonia

public masters universityarts and education focusedsmall class sizesaccessible admissions

SUNY at Fredonia is a public university in Fredonia, NY, known for its public masters university, arts and education focused, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 85%, SUNY Fredonia is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 716 students each year. SUNY Fredonia is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1080–1300, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. SUNY Fredonia offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,124 per year; the sticker price of $35,400 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

SUNY at Fredonia acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

85%
Overall Accept Rate
1190
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1080 – 1300 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to SUNY at Fredonia

Demonstrated Interest
Fredonia is a tight knit campus community in western New York, so attending an open house or signing up for a virtual tour and information session is a great way to show genuine interest and get a real feel for campus life before you commit.
Essay Strategy
If you have connections to western New York or the Lake Erie region, mention them in your application materials, because Fredonia values students who show they understand and appreciate the community they are joining.

Financial Aid & Cost

What SUNY at Fredonia actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$35k/yr$9.4k
30k-48k~$35k/yr$11.3k
48k-75k~$35k/yr$16.1k
75k-110k~$35k/yr$16.3k
110k+~$35k/yr$20.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

54%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$41k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
3,647
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

75%White
11%Hispanic
6%Black / African American
3%Two or More Races
2%International
2%Asian
1%Unknown / Unreported
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender44% Men · 56% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status98% Citizens and Immigrants · 2% International
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