State University of New York at Fredonia

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#2312 / #631
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
Four-year liberal arts college

State University of New York at Fredonia at a Glance

U.S. influence rank
#631
Acceptance rate (fall 2024)
78%
Tuition and fees (2025–26)
$8,835
Graduation rate
55%
Undergraduates (fall 2024)
2,755

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About State University of New York at Fredonia

According to Wikipedia, The State University of New York at Fredonia is a public university in Fredonia, New York. It is the westernmost member of the State University of New York. Founded in 1826, it is the sixty-sixth-oldest institute of higher education in the United States, seventh-oldest college in New York, and second-oldest public school in New York after SUNY Potsdam .

State University of New York at Fredonia Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceRetention RateGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
5,94178%76%55%126525

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.

How Much Does State University of New York at Fredonia Cost To Attend?

Tuition and fees (in-state)
$8,835
Average Net Price by Family Income (2024–25)
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$8,916
30K - 48K$11,117
48K - 75K$13,678
75K - 110K$16,160
110K+$20,772

Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.

How Much Do State University of New York at Fredonia Graduates Make?

Ten years after starting college, former State University of New York at Fredonia students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $56,849 a year, and 95% of those not still in school are working.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.

State University of New York at Fredonia's Demographics

Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
3,5823,125457

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.

Where is State University of New York at Fredonia?

State University of New York at Fredonia is located at 280 Central Ave, Fredonia, NY 14063-1136.

How Safe is State University of New York at Fredonia?

State University of New York at Fredonia reported 0.9 violent and property offenses on campus per 1,000 students in 2024, fewer than most midsize residential campuses. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.

Relative to its enrollment, State University of New York at Fredonia has a violent crime rate of 0.09% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Fredonia has a violent crime rate of 0.03% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.69%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.

What Is State University of New York at Fredonia Known For?

State University of New York at Fredonia is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:

State University of New York at Fredonia's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Each rank compares how much State University of New York at Fredonia's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence

Earth Sciences
#1475
World Rank
#1493
Historical Rank
#347
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #347 in the U.S. and #1475 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.

earth-science Degrees
Communications
#1916
World Rank
#1945
Historical Rank
#525
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #525 in the U.S. and #1916 worldwide for influence in Communications.

communications Degrees
Chemistry
#2671
World Rank
#2685
Historical Rank
#556
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #556 in the U.S. and #2671 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.

chemistry Degrees
Biology
#2503
World Rank
#2532
Historical Rank
#580
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #580 in the U.S. and #2503 worldwide for influence in Biology.

biology Degrees
Literature
#1839
World Rank
#1899
Historical Rank
#610
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #610 in the U.S. and #1839 worldwide for influence in Literature.

literature Degrees
Education
#2759
World Rank
#2768
Historical Rank
#638
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #638 in the U.S. and #2759 worldwide for influence in Education.

education Degrees
Sociology
#2485
World Rank
#2490
Historical Rank
#730
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #730 in the U.S. and #2485 worldwide for influence in Sociology.

sociology Degrees
Physics
#3157
World Rank
#3180
Historical Rank
#744
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #744 in the U.S. and #3157 worldwide for influence in Physics.

physics Degrees
Political Science
#3536
World Rank
#3545
Historical Rank
#812
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #812 in the U.S. and #3536 worldwide for influence in Political Science.

political-science Degrees
Psychology
#2177
World Rank
#2191
Historical Rank
#833
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #833 in the U.S. and #2177 worldwide for influence in Psychology.

psychology Degrees
Philosophy
#2850
World Rank
#2890
Historical Rank
#863
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #863 in the U.S. and #2850 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.

philosophy Degrees
Computer Science
#3980
World Rank
#3986
Historical Rank
#895
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #895 in the U.S. and #3980 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.

computer-science Degrees
Medical
#3156
World Rank
#3159
Historical Rank
#898
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #898 in the U.S. and #3156 worldwide for influence in Medical.

medicine Degrees
History
#2867
World Rank
#2879
Historical Rank
#923
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #923 in the U.S. and #2867 worldwide for influence in History.

history Degrees
Mathematics
#4108
World Rank
#4138
Historical Rank
#1062
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #1062 in the U.S. and #4108 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.

math Degrees
Economics
#5710
World Rank
#5712
Historical Rank
#1063
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #1063 in the U.S. and #5710 worldwide for influence in Economics.

economics Degrees
Social Work
#2708
World Rank
#2708
Historical Rank
#1118
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #1118 in the U.S. and #2708 worldwide for influence in Social Work.

social-work Degrees
Criminal Justice
#3343
World Rank
#3346
Historical Rank
#1715
USA Rank

State University of New York at Fredonia ranks #1715 in the U.S. and #3343 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.

criminal-justice Degrees

Who Are State University of New York at Fredonia's Most Influential Alumni?

State University of New York at Fredonia's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Earth Sciences, Literature, and Communications. Here are some of State University of New York at Fredonia's most famous alumni:

Neil Postman
Neil Postman
An American writer and academic .
Dave Fridmann
An American record producer.
Randy Merrill
An American mastering engineer.
Michael Marletta
Michael Marletta
An American biochemist.
Andrea Romano
Andrea Romano
A Voice director and casting director.
Lucille Clifton
Lucille Clifton
An American poet .
Mary Evelyn Tucker
A .
Robert Spitzer
An American political scientist, commentator, author.
Bennett Reimer
An American academic, music educator .
Jeffery W. Kelly
An American chemist.
David J. Weber
An American academic, educator and writer .
Mary McDonnell
Mary McDonnell
An American actress.