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SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, New York 14063-1136

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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College town

Excellent value

SUNY at Fredonia is a public town institution in Fredonia, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1213.

A mid-sized campus of 2.9K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,247 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,644.

Established
1826
Motto
Where Success is a Tradition
Mascot
Freddy
Type
Public university

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79%Acceptance
1213SAT Avg
2,860Students
11:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$54,247Earnings 10yr
$15,644Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1213

Reading & WritingMid: 595
520650
MathMid: 590
540640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2128

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
37%
First-generation
23%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,771
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,191
Room & Board$14,830
Books & Supplies$1,150
Total Cost of Attendance$25,331
Average Net Price$15,644
Median Debt at Graduation$24,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,524
$30–48K$12,573
$48–75K$15,522
$75–110K$16,480
$110K+$20,350

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

34.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

19

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
11:1

Programs (86)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
2,860
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
37%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 7%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.5%
Freshman Retention76.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,580
10 Years$54,247

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

Washington Monthly
#57
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vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History Fredonia Academy (1826–1867) Opened in 1826 as "Fredonia Academy" under its first principal Austin Smith, the academy enrolled eight students.
  • •The academy reached peak enrollment in 1856 with 217 students.
  • •The school was plagued by financial shortages and was forced to close its doors in 1867.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

139Very High

Estimated from NY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
143 mi(248 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
277 mi(480 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
301 mi(522 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BUF Buffalo Niagara46 mi
ROC Rochester96 mi
PIT Pittsburgh143 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA422 mi · ~12h 11m drive
New York, NY301 mi · ~8h 42m drive
Hartford, CT345 mi · ~9h 58m drive
Providence, RI408 mi · ~11h 47m drive
Albany, NY284 mi · ~8h 12m drive
Syracuse, NY167 mi · ~4h 49m drive
Rochester, NY100 mi · ~2h 53m drive
Buffalo, NY38 mi · ~1h 6m drive
Philadelphia, PA277 mi · ~8h drive
Pittsburgh, PA143 mi · ~4h 8m drive
Harrisburg, PA197 mi · ~5h 41m drive
Newark, NJ292 mi · ~8h 26m drive
Trenton, NJ284 mi · ~8h 12m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

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