Economic Impact Statement

Our Vital Resources

Generated over $370 million in economic activity, and nearly 2,500 jobs,
in Chautauqua County during 2009-10
SUNY Fredonia is a $129 million annual enterprise
Our 5,700 students spend over $43 million annually in local communities
Nearly 1,300 employees earn over $74 million in annual salary,
wages and fringe benefits
Roughly $22.5 million is generated via repair and construction projects
for local payrolls and contracts
Nearly $25 million of supplies, food and equipment are purchased locally
78 percent of the campus’ employees live in Chautauqua County
Over 6,000 alumni reside in Chautauqua County
More than 900 Chautauqua County residents are students at SUNY Fredonia
30 percent of SUNY Fredonia’s transfer students are from Jamestown Community College
Over $765,000 in campus-funded scholarships were awarded to students in 2009-10
Private fundraising exceeds $3.3 million annually, directly benefiting students
and academic programs
More than 100,000 people visit the campus annually, significantly impacting the local community

Degree Programs: Undergraduate: 104, Graduate: 18
Degrees Awarded: Undergraduate: 1,179, Graduate: 145
Number of Faculty: Full-Time: 253, Part-Time: 218
Total Employees: 1,282 Full- and Part-Time
Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition (Annual): New York State Resident: $4,970, Out-of-State/International: $13,380
Full-Time Graduate Tuition (Annual): New York State Resident: $8,370, Out-of-State/International: $13,780
Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Women: 10, Men: 7
Fredonia College Foundation endowment: $22.3 million (12/31/10)
Foundation Annual Support to Campus: $1,401,279
Total Consolidated Operating Budget ('10-'11): $95.6 million
New York State Consolidated Operating Budget Contribution: $16.2 million (15.8% of total)
Tuition and Fees: $26.5 million
Distribution of Undergraduate Students: Western New York: 2,854, Rest of State: 2,291
Annual visitors to Rockefeller Arts Center: 45,501
Students Receiving Financial Aid: 86 Percent