Fredonia, New York is home to SUNY Fredonia. Fredonia is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at SUNY Fredonia go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in music, media, art studies, drama and performing arts, and education and teaching.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 520. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 600.
SUNY Fredonia has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 5,432 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at SUNY Fredonia. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. SUNY Fredonia offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the State University of New York Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY At Fredonia
Central Ave
Fredonia, NY 14063-1136
General Phone: (716) 673-3111
Admissions Phone: (716) 673-3251
Financial Aid Phone: (716) 673-3253
http://www.fredonia.edu
SUNY Fredonia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 507 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, education of speech impaired, math teaching, reading teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, ESL instruction, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 230 | interdisciplinary studies, English, sociology, history, political science, Spanish language, economics |
| Business And Management | 125 | business management, accounting |
| Media | 118 | communication studies, communications tech courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 77 | psychology, music therapy, communication disorders |
| Science | 48 | biology, geology, anatomical sciences, biochemistry, physics, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 37 | art studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 34 | speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Music | 31 | music, music performance, various music studies, music theory and composition |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 29 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 25 | drama, theatre design |
| Family And Social Work | 14 | social work |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 1 | ceramics |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Fredonia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,058 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 226 | 14 |
| Post-master's certificate | 5 | 2 |
In 2005, SUNY Fredonia had a total enrollment of 5,432 students (5,165 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 98% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
SUNY Fredonia offers campus housing for 2,617 of its 5,165 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Fredonia, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,902 | 3,254 | 55% | 1,037 | 32% |
| Men | 2,378 | 1,241 | 52% | 406 | 33% |
| Women | 3,524 | 2,013 | 57% | 631 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 15% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (716) 673-3251
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,441 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,622 |
| Room and board | $ 7,570 |
| Room charge | $ 4,350 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 925 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,125 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Fredonia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 284400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (716) 673-3253
SUNY Fredonia has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 65 | $73,497 | 17 | $66,569 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $57,105 | 25 | $55,240 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 46 | $45,771 | 52 | $46,429 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 8 | $36,243 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 142 | $60,632 | 104 | $50,860 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Track | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SUNY Fredonia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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