Fast Facts about affordable SUNY Fredonia
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Fast Facts about affordable SUNY Fredonia
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Fast Facts
A rich and varied campus community where everyone feels valued and respected.
About Fredonia
SUNY Fredonia has been educating students since 1826, evolving from a small academy into a comprehensive university on our 256-acre campus in western New York. Located about an hour from Buffalo, we've developed a distinctive approach to higher education that balances academic excellence with genuine community.
What sets us apart is our commitment to education that's both rigorous and personal. With small class sizes and faculty who know their students, we create an environment where learning goes beyond the classroom. Our professors are teachers, mentors, and guides who help students discover their strengths, explore their interests, and develop the critical thinking skills that lead to meaningful careers and engaged citizenship.
Over nearly two centuries, we've learned that the most transformative education happens when students feel challenged, supported, and truly seen as individuals with unique potential.
History of SUNY Fredonia
Diversity & Inclusion
Academic Opportunity
65+
Academic Programs
55+
Minors & Certificates
12
Graduate Programs
Undergraduate In-State Tuition
$3,535.00
Tuition (in-state, per semester)
$7,595.00
Residential Living Rate and Meal Plan*
*Rates based on complete 21-meal plan and standard, double-occupancy room.
Tuition Breakdown
Graduate In-State Tuition
$4,239.00
NYS Resident Tuition*
$471.00
NYS Tuition Per Credit Hour
*Semester rates based on a full-time 9 credit load.
Tuition Breakdown
Non-Resident, Fully Online Tuition
$565.00
Cost Per Credit Hour
$70.55
Fees per Credit Hour
Tuition Breakdown
11:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
Understand the benefits of a low student-faculty ratio
Why It Matters
Exceptional Experience
Keeping Fit
Workout in our state-of-the-art fitness center, two gymnasia, swimming arena, diving well, ice arena, and track.
Study Abroad Opportunities
With hundreds of travel opportunities across SUNY, you can travel almost anywhere!
Individualized Instruction
With a 11:1 student-to-faculty-ratio, Fredonia students are individuals in every classroom.
Fast Facts
Enrollment
Total: 3,236
Undergraduate: 2,880
Graduate: 356
60:40 Female-Male Ratio
Student diversity
7% African American students
11% Hispanic/Latino students
2% Asian students
2% foreign students
3% students of two or more races
2% other or unknown
Our students come from 34 different states and 19 different countries
85-95 middle 50% of high school GPA
1070-1260 middle 50% of SAT scores
18-23 middle 50% of ACT scores
Since 2020, Fredonia has been test-optional.
2025-26 Yearly Costs at Fredonia
Annual Cost of Attendance for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Fredonia is committed to assisting students and parents in making it as affordable as possible. When you’re preparing to apply for financial aid, it’s helpful to know approximately what your costs will be. The chart below will serve as a guide for estimating your full-time education costs at Fredonia.*
Billed by the
Student Accounts Office
NY State resident - Undergraduate, Annual
Out-of-state resident or International -
Undergraduate, Annual
NY State resident - Graduate, Annual
Out-of-state resident or International -
Graduate, Annual
Out-of-state resident or International -
Fully Online, Annual
NY State resident - MBA, Annual
Out-of-state resident or International -
Fully Online MBA, Annual
Tuition
$7,070
$14,140
$11,310
$24,500
$13,570
$15,230
$18,280
Fees
$1,765
$1,765
$1,765
$1,765
$1,765
$1,765
$1,765
Housing
$8,600
$8,600
$8,600
$8,600
$8,600
$8,600
$8,600
Food
$7,390
$7,390
$7,390
$7,390
$7,390
$7,390
$7,390
Total, Annual
$24,825
$31,895
$29,065
$42,255
$31,325
$32,985
$36,035
* Other non-billed costs, such as books and supplies, transportation and other personal expenses, may vary by student between $1,500 and $2,000 for an academic year.
Please note that International Students have an additional International Student fee of $180.00.
$24 million in grants and scholarships awarded this year
$4.3 million in merit-based scholarships
90% of undergraduate students receive financial aid
78% of undergraduates are receiving a grant or scholarship
97% of first-year students are receiving financial aid
94% of first-year students are receiving a grant or scholarship
40% of Undergraduates receive Pell Grant
38% of Undergraduates receive TAP (NYS’s Tuition Assistance Program)
19% of Undergraduates receive Excelsior Scholarship
22 average class size
11:1 student to faculty ratio
87% full-time faculty with highest degree in their field
Over 1,000 study abroad programs in more than 60 countries on all seven continents available through SUNY!
15% of Fredonia students will study abroad at one point in their undergraduate career; that's higher than the national average of 10%
Fredonia is a member of the competitive SUNY Athletic Conference (SUNYAC).
Programs
Women: 11 programs (soccer, tennis, volleyball, cross country, basketball, swimming and diving, track and field - indoor and outdoor, lacrosse, softball and cheerleading)
Men: 8 programs (soccer, cross country, basketball, hockey, swimming and diving, track and field - indoor and outdoor, and baseball)
Facilities
Indoor facilities: A new state-of-the-art fitness center, two gymnasia, swimming arena, diving well, ice arena, track
Outdoor facilities: University Stadium soccer and lacrosse fields, practice soccer fields, baseball field, softball field, outdoor running track, cross-country running course, and basketball and tennis courts.
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Fast Facts
A rich and varied campus community where everyone feels valued and respected.
About Fredonia
SUNY Fredonia has been educating students since 1826, evolving from a small academy into a comprehensive university on our 256-acre campus in western New York. Located about an hour from Buffalo, we've developed a distinctive approach to higher education that balances academic excellence with genuine community.
What sets us apart is our commitment to education that's both rigorous and personal. With small class sizes and faculty who know their students, we create an environment where learning goes beyond the classroom. Our professors are teachers, mentors, and guides who help students discover their strengths, explore their interests, and develop the critical thinking skills that lead to meaningful careers and engaged citizenship.
Over nearly two centuries, we've learned that the most transformative education happens when students feel challenged, supported, and truly seen as individuals with unique potential.
History of SUNY Fredonia
Diversity & Inclusion
Academic Opportunity
65+
Academic Programs
55+
Minors & Certificates
12
Graduate Programs
Undergraduate In-State Tuition
$3,535.00
Tuition (in-state, per semester)
$7,595.00
Residential Living Rate and Meal Plan*
*Rates based on complete 21-meal plan and standard, double-occupancy room.
Tuition Breakdown
Graduate In-State Tuition
$4,239.00
NYS Resident Tuition*
$471.00
NYS Tuition Per Credit Hour
*Semester rates based on a full-time 9 credit load.
Tuition Breakdown
Non-Resident, Fully Online Tuition
$565.00
Cost Per Credit Hour
$70.55
Fees per Credit Hour
Tuition Breakdown
11:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
Understand the benefits of a low student-faculty ratio
Why It Matters
Exceptional Experience
Keeping Fit
Workout in our state-of-the-art fitness center, two gymnasia, swimming arena, diving well, ice arena, and track.
Study Abroad Opportunities
With hundreds of travel opportunities across SUNY, you can travel almost anywhere!
Individualized Instruction
With a 11:1 student-to-faculty-ratio, Fredonia students are individuals in every classroom.
Fast Facts
Enrollment
Total: 3,236
Undergraduate: 2,880
Graduate: 356
60:40 Female-Male Ratio
Student diversity
7% African American students
11% Hispanic/Latino students
2% Asian students
2% foreign students
3% students of two or more races
2% other or unknown
Our students come from 34 different states and 19 different countries
85-95 middle 50% of high school GPA
1070-1260 middle 50% of SAT scores
18-23 middle 50% of ACT scores
Since 2020, Fredonia has been test-optional.
2025-26 Yearly Costs at Fredonia
Annual Cost of Attendance for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Fredonia is committed to assisting students and parents in making it as affordable as possible. When you’re preparing to apply for financial aid, it’s helpful to know approximately what your costs will be. The chart below will serve as a guide for estimating your full-time education costs at Fredonia.*
Billed by the
Student Accounts Office
NY State resident - Undergraduate, Annual
Out-of-state resident or International -
Undergraduate, Annual
NY State resident - Graduate, Annual
Out-of-state resident or International -
Graduate, Annual
Out-of-state resident or International -
Fully Online, Annual
NY State resident - MBA, Annual
Out-of-state resident or International -
Fully Online MBA, Annual
Tuition
$7,070
$14,140
$11,310
$24,500
$13,570
$15,230
$18,280
Fees
$1,765
$1,765
$1,765
$1,765
$1,765
$1,765
$1,765
Housing
$8,600
$8,600
$8,600
$8,600
$8,600
$8,600
$8,600
Food
$7,390
$7,390
$7,390
$7,390
$7,390
$7,390
$7,390
Total, Annual
$24,825
$31,895
$29,065
$42,255
$31,325
$32,985
$36,035
* Other non-billed costs, such as books and supplies, transportation and other personal expenses, may vary by student between $1,500 and $2,000 for an academic year.
Please note that International Students have an additional International Student fee of $180.00.
$24 million in grants and scholarships awarded this year
$4.3 million in merit-based scholarships
90% of undergraduate students receive financial aid
78% of undergraduates are receiving a grant or scholarship
97% of first-year students are receiving financial aid
94% of first-year students are receiving a grant or scholarship
40% of Undergraduates receive Pell Grant
38% of Undergraduates receive TAP (NYS’s Tuition Assistance Program)
19% of Undergraduates receive Excelsior Scholarship
22 average class size
11:1 student to faculty ratio
87% full-time faculty with highest degree in their field
Over 1,000 study abroad programs in more than 60 countries on all seven continents available through SUNY!
15% of Fredonia students will study abroad at one point in their undergraduate career; that's higher than the national average of 10%
Fredonia is a member of the competitive SUNY Athletic Conference (SUNYAC).
Programs
Women: 11 programs (soccer, tennis, volleyball, cross country, basketball, swimming and diving, track and field - indoor and outdoor, lacrosse, softball and cheerleading)
Men: 8 programs (soccer, cross country, basketball, hockey, swimming and diving, track and field - indoor and outdoor, and baseball)
Facilities
Indoor facilities: A new state-of-the-art fitness center, two gymnasia, swimming arena, diving well, ice arena, track
Outdoor facilities: University Stadium soccer and lacrosse fields, practice soccer fields, baseball field, softball field, outdoor running track, cross-country running course, and basketball and tennis courts.
Take the next step
Request Info
Visit
Apply