SUNY Fredonia is listed as one of 151 schools to receive the Best in the Northeast designation based on student opinion data gathered at PrincetonReview.com, the website of a New York City-based company known for its test prep courses, education services, and books.
 
The Princeton Review has been conducting the surveys since 1992, and is the only guide offering college rankings based on student ratings of their own schools. According to Robert Franek, publisher and editorial director, "We report ranking lists in many categories to help college applicants and their parents decide which of these very different, but all great, colleges is best for them."
 
The survey asked students 70 questions about their school's academics, campus life and student body, as well as their study hours, politics, and opinions. The surveys were conducted on campuses and via the Princeton Review website.