Tuition & Costs

Quality + Affordability = Real Value

At Fredonia, you don't have to choose between academic excellence and financial security. We deliver a rigorous, career-focused education that prepares students for success while keeping debt levels well below the national average.

Graduate Ready for What's Next

Our students step into their futures with confidence, whether they're starting careers or pursuing advanced degrees. Our net costs are lower than most four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. because we believe quality education shouldn't require a financial sacrifice that lasts for decades.

2025-26 Yearly Costs at Fredonia

Annual Cost of Attendance for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Fredonia is committed to assisting students and parents in making it as affordable as possible. When you’re preparing to apply for financial aid, it’s helpful to know approximately what your costs will be. The chart below will serve as a guide for estimating your full-time education costs at Fredonia.*

Billed by the Student Accounts Office

	NY State resident - Undergraduate, Annual	Out-of-state resident or International - Undergraduate, Annual	NY State resident - Graduate, Annual	Out-of-state resident or International - Graduate, Annual	Out-of-state resident or International - Fully Online, Annual	NY State resident - MBA, Annual	Out-of-state resident or International - Fully Online MBA, Annual
Tuition	$7,070	$14,140	$11,310	$24,500	$13,570	$15,230	$18,280
Fees	$1,765	$1,765	$1,765	$1,765	$1,765	$1,765	$1,765
Housing	$8,600	$8,600	$8,600	$8,600	$8,600	$8,600	$8,600
Food	$7,390	$7,390	$7,390	$7,390	$7,390	$7,390	$7,390
Total, Annual	$24,825	$31,895	$29,065	$42,255	$31,325	$32,985	$36,035

* Other non-billed costs, such as books and supplies, transportation and other personal expenses, may vary by student between $1,500 and $2,000 for an academic year.

Please note that International Students have an additional International Student fee of $180.00.

Tuition, Fees, and University Charges

2025-2026 Undergraduate Cost of Attendance

Per Semester Charges	Cost
Tuition (in-state, semester)	$3,535.00
Fees	$882.50
Housing	$4,300.00
Food	$3,695.00
SEMESTER TOTAL	$12,412.50

Annual Charges	Cost
Tuition (in-state, annual)	$7,070.00
Fees	$1,765.00
Housing	$8,600.00
Food	$7,390.00
ANNUAL TOTAL	$24,825.00

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (per semester)

Charge	In-State	Non-Resident
Tuition (12+ credits)	$3,535.00	$7,070.00
Fees (12+ credits)	$882.50	$882.50
Cost per credit hour (if registered as part-time)	$368.20	$662.20
Undergraduate cost per credit hour details

Graduate Tuition & Fees (per semester)

Charge	In-State	Non-Resident	Non-Resident in Fully Online Program*
Tuition (12+ credits)	$5,655.00	$12,250.00	$6,785.00
Fees (12 + credits)	$882.50	$882.50	$882.50
Cost per credit hour (if registered as part-time)	$544.20	$1,094.20	$638.20
Graduate cost per credit hour details

* Student must be matriculated in a fully online program to be eligible for this tuition rate.

MBA Program Tuition & Fees (per semester)

Charge	In-State MBA Program	Non-Resident in Fully Online MBA Program*
Tuition (12+ credits)	$7,615.00	$9,140.00
Fees (12 + credits)	$882.50	$882.50
Cost per credit hour (if registered as part-time)	$708.20	$835.20
Graduate cost per credit hour details

* Student must be matriculated in a fully online program to be eligible for this tuition rate.

Graduate Tuition & Fees (per year)

	In-State	Non-Resident
Tuition (12+ credits)	$11,310.00	$24,500.00
Fees (12 + credits)	$1,765.00	$1,765.00
Cost per credit hour (if registered as part-time)	$544.20	$1,094.20
Graduate cost per credit hour details

Housing (per semester)

Rooms	2025-2026
Double occupancy	$4,300/semester
Single occupancy*	$5,000/semester
Kitchen suite (double room)	$4,500/semester
Kitchen suite (single room)*	$5,200/semester
University Commons (double room)	$4,500/semester
University Commons (single room)	$5,200/semester
University Village (townhouse)	$5,300/semester
*includes elevator rooms
All rates are subject to change pending approval. Contact the Residence Life Office for more information.

Refund Schedule
Please note: Per our student handbook, refund only occurs in the case of withdrawal from the university.

Housing REFUND SCHEDULE - WITHDRAWAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY - Fall 2025
Withdrawal during period	8/25/25-9/1/25	9/2/25-10/13/25	10/14/25-12/19/25
Percentage Reduced	100%	50%	0%

Meal Plans (per semester), 2025-2026

Download Meal Plan brochure
To enroll in a Meal Plan, please sign into myFSA

Meal plans are available for both on and off campus students. There are some requirements for those students living on campus with regards to specific meal plans.

Download the complete FSA 2025-2026 Meal Plan (PDF)

Enrollment and Balance

Resident Meal Plan Options

Meal Plan costs are per semester and are tax exempt. May be used Sunday through Saturday during normal business hours.

Plan	Cost	Details
1	$3,695	Meals: 21 per week Points: 300 per semester Feed-a-friend: 5 meals
2	$3,515	Meals: 19 per week Points: 425 per semester Feed-a-friend: 5 meals
3	$3,375	Meals: 14 per week Points: 425 per semester Feed-a-friend: 5 meals
4	$3,230	Meals: 10 per week Points: 425 per semester Feed-a-friend: 5 meals
5	$3,200	Meals: 7 per week Points: 700 per semester Feed-a-friend: 5 meals
6	$3,325	Points: 2825 Feed-a-friend: 5 meals
7*	$2,950	Meals: 7 per week Points: 400 per semester Feed-a-friend: 5 meals
* Plan 7 is for Juniors and Seniors only.

Commuter Meal Plan Options

Plan	Cost	Details
8	$1,050	Points Plan All Points Meal Plans available for Commuter Students. Commuter Students may also select any Residence Meal Plan.
9	$825
C-75*	$75
* C-75 must be purchased as the FSA Office in Gregory Hall. This plan cannot be selected online through myFSA, as is not added to your semester e-bill.

Cranston Marche Prices

	Cash Credit Card	FREDFunds * (Discount)	Points/Department Cards (Discount & Tax Free)
Breakfast
Adult	$11.05	$10.26	$9.50
Age 5-12	$7.52	$3.51
Under 5 yrs	$3.89	$1.62

Lunch
Adult	$13.25	$11.07	$10.25
Age 5-12	$9.18	$4.16
Under 5 yrs	$4.79	$1.94

Dinner
Adult	$15.75	$12.69	$11.75
Age 5-12	$12.15	$5.78
Under 5 yrs	$5.84	$2.70

*FREDFunds is available to all Faculty, Staff and Students. Make a deposit here!

Student Meal Plans Accepted

Location	Meals	Points
Convenience Store		X
Cranston Marche	X	X
FSA Cafes and Concessions	X	X
Starbucks	X	X
Willy C’s	X	X

Meal Allowance

In exchange for using a meal in Willy C’s, Cafes, and Concessions you are given a retail allowance of $8.50.
In exchange for using a meal at Starbucks you are given a retail allowance of $6.00.

Rollover Points

Unused points at the end of the Fall Semester may be rolled over to the Spring semester as long a meal plan is selected for Spring.
Rollover points may not be used to reduce the cost of your Spring Meal Plan.
There is no rollover from Spring to Fall.

Student moving into their dorm room at the start of a new year

SUNY Fredonia Affordability

Why Public Universities Are the Most Affordable Path to a College Degree

When it comes to college affordability, public universities deliver unbeatable value. They offer rigorous academics, outstanding faculty, and career-launching opportunities—at a fraction of the cost of most private colleges. For families comparing college options, public universities aren’t just affordable—they’re the smartest investment in higher education today.

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Student Accounts

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Hours

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Summer: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.