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The State University of New York at Fredonia is a four-year liberal arts college located in Fredonia, New York. It is a part of the State University of New York system. The college offers more than 80 major and 40 minor programs to its students. The campus is spread across an area of over 200 acres.
SUNY at Fredonia’s athletic department fields more than 15 sports teams, which participate in sports like baseball, basketball, hockey and soccer. They are nicknamed the Blue Devils. Some of the notable alumni of SUNY at Fredonia are actor Peter Michael Goetz, American tenor saxophonist James Houlik and educator and author Neil Postman.
Fredonia, NY 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 media, music, 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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 500. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 510 and 600.
SUNY Fredonia has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 5,450 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
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
http://www.fredonia.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 443 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, social studies teaching, education of speech impaired, reading teaching, math teaching, English teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 238 | interdisciplinary studies, English, sociology, history, political science, Spanish language, economics, French language |
| Business and Management | 159 | business management, accounting |
| Media | 114 | communication studies, communications tech courses |
| Therapy and Counseling | 89 | psychology, communication disorders, music therapy |
| Science | 51 | biology, chemistry, anatomical sciences, physics, geophysics, biochemistry, geology |
| Music | 45 | music performance, music, various music studies |
| Art Studies | 40 | art studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 25 | drama, theatre design |
| Medical Support and Technology | 24 | speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | computer and info science |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | social work |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics, mathematics and statistics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 8 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Fredonia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,124 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 147 | 13 |
| Post-master's certificate | 7 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, SUNY Fredonia had a total enrollment of 5,450 students (5,428 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 94% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 12 % |
SUNY Fredonia offers campus housing for 2,741 of its 5,428 (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 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,893 | 3,322 | 56% | 1,061 | 32% |
| Men | 2,475 | 1,344 | 54% | 442 | 33% |
| Women | 3,418 | 1,978 | 58% | 619 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 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 | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,585 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,845 |
| Room and board | $ 9,140 |
| Room charge | $ 5,350 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,790 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,125 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Fredonia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 284400)
SUNY Fredonia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 88 | 57 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 48 | 44 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $101,938 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 50 | $86,434 | 21 | $75,477 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 36 | $61,868 | 41 | $62,152 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 53 | $52,865 | 45 | $53,150 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 7 | $43,582 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 140 | $67,066 | 115 | $59,724 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
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
Geophysics and Seismology
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 8% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad 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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