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Welcome International Students!

International students enrich SUNY Fredonia with diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering a vibrant academic and social environment. This diversity not only enhances classroom discussions but also encourages innovation and creativity in collaborative projects. 

SUNY Fredonia students attending Farm Fest in downtown Fredonia. There are plenty of small town festivals, outdoor activities, and nearby shopping to make Fredonia a great place to call home during college.
Fredonia students attend Farm Fest downtown. 

As an international scholar, you will be challenged by leading academics while fully immersed in an authentic American campus experience. 

International Undergraduates

Fredonia offers International Students an experience like no other. Immerse yourself in an exceptional all-American campus!

International Student Employment

International Students can work while attending college in the U.S. under some conditions. Get details and ask questions. 

International Graduate Students

Graduate students work closely with faculty experts, gain experience in research and become part of the Big Blue family.

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Application Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

First-Year applicants are students who have never taken a college level course after graduating high school. If you have taken even one course after high school graduation you must apply as a transfer.

  • Please submit:
    • Secondary school transcripts
    • Proof of graduation (when available)
    • Financial Statement Form - Submit the Financial Statement form and original documentation proving you have funds to pay for all educational and living expenses for the first year of study.
    • Passport - A clear photocopy of the identification page of your passport
    • Demonstrated English proficiency - TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, IB English, Pearson Test of English or the A-Level English Exam will be required. Eligible students will either receive direct admission or admission into our Pathway Program. Please see below for additional details. Our school code for reporting the TOEFL and IELTS scores electronically is 2539.

Transfer applicants are students who have taken college level courses after graduating high school but have not obtained a Bachelors degree.

  • Please submit:
    • Proof of high school graduation
    • University Transcripts
    • Course descriptions - You may email a link to your college catalog course descriptions or submit a word document with all of your course descriptions.
    • Transcript evaluation through a NACES-accredited transcript evaluation service, such as Spantran, for any college/university level courses taken outside of the United States.
      • If using Spantran, please request a divisional course analysis evaluation. 
    • Financial Statement Form - Submit the Financial Statement form and original documentation proving you have funds to pay for all educational and living expenses for the first year of study.
    • Passport - A clear photocopy of the identification page of your passport
    • Demonstrated English proficiency - TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, IB English, Pearson Test of English or the A-Level English Exam will be required. Eligible students will either receive direct admission or admission into our Pathway Program. Please see below for additional details. Our school code for reporting the TOEFL and IELTS scores electronically is 2539.

Second Baccalaureate applicants are students who have already obtained a Bachelors degree but are interested in obtaining a second degree from Fredonia. Please apply as a transfer student and we will update your application accordingly.

  • Please submit:
    • Proof of high school graduation
    • University transcripts
    • Course descriptions - You may email a link to your college catalog course descriptions or submit a word document with all of your course descriptions.
    • Transcript evaluation through a NACES-accredited transcript evaluation service, such as Spantran, for any college/university level courses taken outside of the United States.
      • If using Spantran, please request a divisional course analysis evaluation. 
    • Financial Statement Form - Submit the Financial Statement form and original documentation proving you have funds to pay for all educational and living expenses for the first year of study.
    • Passport - A clear photocopy of the identification page of your passport
    • Demonstrated English proficiency - TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, IB English, Pearson Test of English or the A-Level English Exam will be required. Eligible students will either receive direct admission or admission into our Pathway Program. Please see below for additional details. Our school code for reporting the TOEFL and IELTS scores electronically is 2539.

English Proficiency Requirements

Direct Admission

Direct Admission means that the student meets all the requirements for the academic program and can demonstrate English proficiency by submitting one of the following:

  • SAT verbal score of 480 or,
  • TOEFL score of 79 or,
  • IELTS score of 6.5 or,
  • Duolingo score of 105 or,
  • C1 Advanced (Cambridge English Advanced) score of 176 or,
  • C2 Proficiency (Cambridge English Proficiency) score of 180 or,
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53 or,
  • Cambridge IGCSE O-Level, AS Level or A Level English Language score of C or,
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) higher Level English A: Literature or Higher Level English A: Language and Literature examination score of 4 or,
  • Having obtained 30 successful credit hours from a college or university within the United States.

Pathway Program Admission

Admission into Fredonia's Pathway Program means that the student meets all requirements for the academic program except for the English language requirement. The student will be admitted into the Pathway Program for the major of their choice and will be enrolled in English classes as well as credit bearing courses.  Upon successful completion of the English and credit bearing classes the student will fully matriculate into their degree program.  To meet the minimum requirements for the Pathway Program, please submit one of the following:

  • TOEFL score of 45
  • IELTS score of 4.5

Cost and Scholarship

Fredonia is proud to offer approximately $8 million in merit and need based scholarships to academically qualified new and returning students each year! International applicants will be reviewed for all merit based awards at the time of acceptance and will be notified shortly after. For more information please visit us at Scholarship Information

We estimate the total costs for one year at Fredonia (to include room, board, tuition, fees, meal plan etc.) to be $34,381

  • Tuition costs are estimated at: $17,490
  • Living costs are estimated at: $16.891
    • *All first semester international students will be assessed a one-time international fee of $180
  • If you have dependents, you need to show the following additional funds:
    • Spouse: $4,000
    • Child: $2,000

Additional Requirements for Auditions, Portfolios and Interviews

Some programs require additional processes for entry. Find the program you are interested in to read over the additional steps.

Requirements for School of Music
Audition requirements for Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Composition, Music Therapy, and Sound Recording Technology

Requirements for Theatre and Dance
Audition requirements for Musical Theatre, Dance (BFA), Acting, and Theatre Production and Design

Requirements for Visual Arts and New Media
Portfolio requirements for Animation & Illustration, Drawing & Painting, Film & Video Arts and Graphic Design

Questions?

Please contact the Office of Admissions for any questions. We can be reached at Admissions@fredonia.edu and 1.800.252.1212. We look forward to working with you!


 

Complete Fredonia Graduate Requirements

Online Graduate Application

To be considered for admission to Fredonia, prospective graduate students must complete anOnline Graduate Application and pay a $75 application fee. You can learn more about requirements and costs below.

English Proficiency

Fredonia welcomes applicants of all proficiency levels.

Regardless if you meet or do not meet our English language proficiency requirement there is an option for you. Our International Pathway Program offers on-campus English language instruction for students seeking to improve their English language skills. To learn more, please contact Robyn Halicki (pathway@fredonia.edu).

Full Admission English Proficiency Requirements:

  • TOEFL: 79 (iBT) or
  • IELTS: 6.5 or
  • Duolingo English Test: 105 or
  • C1 Advanced (Cambridge English Advanced):  176 or
  • C2 Proficiency(Cambridge English Proficiency):  180 or
  • PTE: 53 or
  • Successfully complete the International Pathway Program or
  • If an applicant has earned a post-secondary degree in which their courses were taught in English, the English language proficiency requirement may be waived (e.g. Student has a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. university)

Our school code for reporting the TOEFL and IELTS scores electronically is2539.

Other Application Materials

Depending on your program of study, you may be required to submit additional materials, such as GRE scores.

Choosing Between F-1 and J-1 Status

All students are eligible for F-1 status, and it is the more common type. However, if you are an exchange student or if you have a scholarship, grant or other award that pays for at least half of your tuition cost, you can also qualify for J-1 status sponsored by the Fredonia.

Part-Time, Non-Resident Cost Per Credit Hour: $1,033.55; fully online program: $635

Full-Time, Non-Resident Tuition Cost: estimated at $25,490 per year
Full-Time, Non-Resident Living costs: estimated at $15,190 per year

*All first-semester international students will be assessed a one-time international fee of $180.

Total: $40,860

If you have dependents, you need to show the following additional funds:

Spouse: $4,000
Child: $2,000

Majors and Programs

Path
Fredonia students engaging with a professor in an accounting class, working in the accounting program, accounting degree as an accounting major toward a degree in accounting
Major Minor
Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Fredonia student on stage in a production of Into the Woods, major in acting, acting major, acting degree
Major
Theatre and Dance
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
Details
Fredonia students and faculty gather for an art gallery reception
Major Minor
Communication
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Biochemistry
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Fredonia Biology students conduct research on Bear Lake while working toward their biology degree, major in biology
Major Minor
Biology
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Students Jennifer Able and Jeremy Smith run tests and record data during their spring internships at TimberFish.  master biology.
Masters
Biology
  • Master of Science
Details
Student working in Science Center lab. Graduate biology program, graduate biology degree, graduate biology major, degree in graduate biology, biology major.
Major Masters
Biology
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Master of Science
Details
Students working with clay in the studio toward their ceramics degree, or degree in ceramics, ceramics major
Major
Visual Arts and New Media
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
Details
Fredonia students majoring in chemistry work together on an experiment in a lab; chemistry major, chemistry degree; majoring in chemistry
Major Minor
Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Education
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Communication
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Physics
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Dance students perform on stage in Rockefeller Arts Center. Dance major, major in dance, dance program.
Major Minor
Theatre and Dance
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
Details
Fredonia Business students at a meet the professionals event ; economics major, econ major, What is economics
Major Minor
Economics
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details
Education
  • Advanced Certificate
Details
English
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Master of Arts
Details
Fredonia students portraying Shakespearean characters during class, Major in english, english major, english degree, majoring in english.
Major Minor
English
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details
Biology
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Visual Arts and New Media
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
Details
Fredonia students in a finance class. Many students major in finance as part of earning a business degree in the school of business
Major
Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Fredonia student teaching a class in French, major in French
Major Minor
Interdisciplinary
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
A Fredonia student looking for answers in the archives. Major in history, jobs for a history major, history major, degree in history.
Major Minor
History
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details
Physics
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details
Communication
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details
Education
  • Master of Science in Education
Details
Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Mathematical Sciences
  • Master of Science in Education
Details
a professor explains a math problem to students. major in mathematics, mathematics major, mathematics degree, degree in mathematics, math degrees.
Major Minor
Mathematical Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Mathematical Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Communication
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Biology
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Biology
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
School of Music
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details
School of Music
  • Master of Music
Details
School of Music
  • Bachelor of Music
Details
School of Music
  • Bachelor of Music
Details
School of Music
  • Master of Music
Details
School of Music
  • Bachelor of Music
  • Master of Music
Details
A guest speaker addresses music industry students during class where students learn about the music business degree,  music industry, and the degree in music business
Major Minor
School of Music
  • Bachelor of Music
Details
School of Music
  • Master of Music
Details
School of Music
  • Master of Music
Details
School of Music
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Theatre and Dance
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
Details
students engaged in a discussion in a classroom
Major Minor
Philosophy
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details
Visual Arts and New Media
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
Details
major in physics, degree in physics and keep physics major physics students work on a project
Major Minor
Physics
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
psychology major students working in a classroom; degree in psychology, psychology major, psychology degree
Major Minor
Psychology
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
Communication
  • Bachelor of Science
Details
student in sculpture class. Fredonia students earning a sculpture degree work in a hands-on environment.
Major
Visual Arts and New Media
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts
Details
barcelona, spain, degree in spanish, bachelors degree spanish, major in spanish.
Major Minor
 sport management degree, degree in sports management, sports management degree, sport management.
Major Minor
College of Education
  • Advanced Certificate
  • Master of Science in Education
Details
Theatre and Dance
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details
person writing on a computer, writing program, writing bachelors degree
Major
English
  • Bachelor of Arts
Details

Office of Admissions

  • Maytum Hall, 6th Floor 280 Central Ave. State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063

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