C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
46/100 · earnings-weighted

SUNY at Fredonia

4-Year Public
📍 Fredonia, New York 14063
SUNY at Fredonia campus, Fredonia, NY
SUNY at Fredonia campus, Fredonia, NY. Photo: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
69/100
Affordability
C
51/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
A
82/100
Prestige
D
34/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,220
Total Enrollment
53%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
79%
Acceptance Rate
$15,830
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near SUNY at Fredonia ▼

3% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$218,893
Avg Monthly Rent
$954
1-Year Change
+6.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at SUNY at Fredonia, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$54,247
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,580
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,250
Median debt at graduation
50.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,250
Average SAT
27
Median ACT
38.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 35th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at SUNY at Fredonia

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences—$88,991-4%#205 of 459#257$22,634
Information Science/Studies—$77,409-9%#95 of 148#102—
Accounting and Related Services$46,658$74,904-2%#356 of 796#484$20,650
Finance and Financial Management Services$46,737$61,231-27%#427 of 452#437$23,750
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$33,126$58,820-7%#118 of 178#144$22,325
Marketing$42,468$58,379-16%#407 of 516#469—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$44,089$58,133-15%#861 of 1176#1002$23,500
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services—$57,369-3%#126 of 215#181$21,397
Political Science and Government—$57,321-9%#390 of 565#447—
Special Education and Teaching—$55,441+10%#49 of 177#93$24,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$31,013$55,155+1%#251 of 610#372$20,400
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$36,276$53,292+4%#111 of 345#231$25,833
Social Work$28,723$53,223+3%#172 of 420#308$19,750
Criminal Justice and Corrections$30,168$53,149-4%#393 of 660#516$22,880
Biology$31,617$51,073-11%#649 of 841#753$22,559
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management$26,216$50,671+5%#16 of 43#26$23,625
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$32,515$49,763+5%#248 of 680#472$23,000
History—$48,388-5%#288 of 459#354—
Psychology$31,548$47,043-7%#698 of 1027#868$21,500
Music$21,524$45,794+7%#106 of 268#140$25,584
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$24,791$45,784-9%#111 of 158#134$26,000
Design and Applied Arts$19,451$43,087-16%#242 of 299#264$22,500
Leisure and Recreational Activities$23,571$42,292+3%——$22,433
English Language and Literature—$40,929-16%#484 of 576#527$25,540
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$20,453$39,770+-0%#135 of 255#165$27,000
Journalism$28,485—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The SUNY at Fredonia Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $218,893
  • Avg rent near campus: $954/mo — vs ~$911/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 14752 (11.0% cap, Lily Dale)

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🏆 Where SUNY at Fredonia Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#12
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
of 21 schools
#22
Music Teacher Education
of 41 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,070 $17,490
Room $8,200
Board $6,990
Total Cost (On-Campus) $26,701 $37,121

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
39%
Receive Pell Grants
73%
Take Out Loans
$15,830
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$9,524
$30,001 - $48,000$12,573
$48,001 - $75,000$15,522
$75,001 - $110,000$16,480
$110,001+$20,350

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Music Teacher Education 62 grads/yr Psychology, General 54 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 45 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 43 grads/yr Music Performance, General 37 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 29 grads/yr Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 27 grads/yr Radio and Television 27 grads/yr Illustration 23 grads/yr Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 23 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 22 grads/yr Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 20 grads/yr Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 18 grads/yr Reading Teacher Education 18 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 18 grads/yr Music Management 17 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 16 grads/yr Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 15 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 15 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 15 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from SUNY at Fredonia's top programs commonly pursue.

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 122,800 jobs
Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$63k/yr 633,700 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$110k/yr 5,600 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs

Student Demographics

3,220
Total Students
60%
Women
93%
Traditional Age (18-24)
3%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Hispanic 10%
Black 7%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 90%
Off-Campus (Renters) 3%
With Family 7%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~103 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 66%
Hybrid (Some Online) 28%
Fully Online 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 93%
25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at SUNY at Fredonia?
SUNY at Fredonia has an acceptance rate of 79%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend SUNY at Fredonia?
Tuition at SUNY at Fredonia is $7,070 for in-state students and $17,490 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $15,830.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia?
The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is 53%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is SUNY at Fredonia a good school?
SUNY at Fredonia has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend SUNY at Fredonia?
SUNY at Fredonia has a total enrollment of 3,220 students. Most students (93%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near SUNY at Fredonia?
Yes! Approximately 3% of students at SUNY at Fredonia live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 103 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology