A Community That Knows You
Small classes and meaningful faculty connections mean you’re never just a number. You’ll be challenged, supported, and known.
Where Creativity Meets Opportunity
At Fredonia, you create, perform, research, and lead. Here, a close-knit community and nationally recognized programs help you turn your passions into a future that’s entirely your own.
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You’ll feel the difference the moment you belong.
How You Become Yourself
Education That Leads Somewhere
With 65+ programs and real-world experiences built in, you’ll graduate ready for careers, graduate school, and what comes next.
Create, Perform, Discover
From our nationally recognized School of Music to hands-on research across disciplines, Fredonia is a place where ideas come to life—on stage, in the lab, and beyond.
Classic College Town Feel, with Room to Grow
A welcoming campus, a vibrant local community, and easy access to Buffalo and Erie give you the best of both worlds.
Founded in 1826
Fredonia by the Numbers
- 3,200+ Students from 29 states and 18 countries
- Producing more certified music teachers than nearly any program in the country with a 100% placement rate.
- 350 student-athletes compete in 19 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports
- 65+ academic programs
- 11:1 Student to Faculty ratio
Why Pay More?
A Vibrant, Affordable Campus
SUNY Fredonia
Annual Tuition and Fees
$24,825
Includes room and board
As low as $1,765/yr (fees only) with NYS Excelsior Scholarship.
- Internationally recognized educational excellence
- Classes and study abroad at SUNY's 64 campuses
- 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio
- Enduring commitment to affordability and opportunity
Regional Private Universities
Average Annual Tuition and Fees
$64,454
Includes room and board
Average 2025-2026 published tuition & fees at 12 regional private colleges
- Higher tuition costs - averaging 260% more than SUNY Fredonia
- Limited financial aid
- Limited programs to explore and research opportunities
- Risk of starting a career with significant student debt