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SUNY at Fredonia
Most applicants get into SUNY at Fredonia — 77.7% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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SUNY at Fredonia anchors the college town of Fredonia, NY, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $88,991 four years out. Faculty pay averages $97,476 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,755 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 76.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1060 and 1290 — below the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on SUNY at Fredonia's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
SUNY at Fredonia is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1060–1290 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically SUNY at Fredonia's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, SUNY at Fredonia received 5,941 applications and admitted 4,705 (79.2%), with 644 enrolling.
How SUNY at Fredonia compares
| SUNY at Fredonia | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 77.7% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,831 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,247 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, SUNY at Fredonia's median earnings are $54,247 — below the New York benchmark of $60,236. Weigh that against the $8,831 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, SUNY at Fredonia prices by residency: $8,831 in-state versus $19,771 out-of-state — a $10,940 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
SUNY at Fredonia enrolls 2,755 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs SUNY at Fredonia's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
50.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 50% don't — ask a SUNY at Fredonia tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at SUNY at Fredonia
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $88,991 |
| Information Science/Studies | $77,409 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,904 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $61,231 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $58,820 |
| Marketing | $58,379 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $58,133 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $57,369 |
| Political Science and Government | $57,321 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $55,441 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,155 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,292 |
| Social Work | $53,223 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,149 |
| Biology, General | $51,073 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $50,671 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $49,763 |
| History | $48,388 |
| Psychology, General | $47,043 |
| Music | $45,794 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $45,784 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $43,087 |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | $42,292 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $40,929 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $39,770 |
Median earnings for these 25 SUNY at Fredonia programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,247 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 33 additional SUNY at Fredonia programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for SUNY at Fredonia?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1060–1290 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 77.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is SUNY at Fredonia's acceptance rate?
79.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,705 admitted from 5,941 applicants.
How much does SUNY at Fredonia cost?
In-state tuition is $8,831; out-of-state students pay $19,771. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do SUNY at Fredonia graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,247 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- SUNY College at Geneseo — 66.5% admitted
- State University of New York at New Paltz — 61.6% admitted
- SUNY Oneonta — 69.6% admitted
- SUNY Buffalo State University — 73% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.