State University of New York at Fredonia
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How strong are the academics at State University of New York at Fredonia?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
40%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

SUNY Fredonia has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

State University of New York at Fredonia has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on SUNY Fredonia's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at State University of New York at Fredonia:

77%
First-year retention rate
40%
4-year grad rate
54%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are State University of New York at Fredonia's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Music Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Business Administration and Management, General
Special Education and Teaching, General
24.8
29.84
34.88
39.92
44.96
50

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 15
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 9
  • Molecular Genetics 7
  • Biochemistry 4
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 38
  • Accounting 9
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 7
  • Business Administration and Management, General 5
  • Operations Management and Supervision 0
Communication
  • Radio and Television 23
  • Public Relations/Image Management 12
  • Communication Management and Strategic Communications 8
  • Radio and Television 4
  • Journalism 3
  • Communication Management and Strategic Communications 1
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician 11
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 9
  • Information Science/Studies 7
  • Computer Science 1
Education
  • Music Teacher Education 47
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 45
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 29
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 9
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 8
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 4
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 4
  • Earth Science Teacher Education 2
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
  • Music Teacher Education 1
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • French Language Teacher Education 1
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 14
  • Writing, General 2
  • Writing, General 2
  • English Language and Literature, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 14
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 7
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 7
History
  • History, General 6
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 17
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 6
  • Applied Mathematics, General 4
  • Mathematics, General 1
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 15
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 0
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 5
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 22
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 4
  • Chemistry, General 3
  • Physics, General 2
  • Physics, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 50
  • Psychology, General 4
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 14
Social Sciences
  • Economics, General 7
  • Political Science and Government, General 6
  • Economics, General 4
  • Sociology, General 2
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music Performance, General 24
  • Illustration 22
  • Music Management 17
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 17
  • Musical Theatre 10
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 7
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 6
  • Music Performance, General 6
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 5
  • Sculpture 5
  • Acting 4
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 4
  • Dance, General 4
  • Painting 4
  • Music Theory and Composition 3
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Illustration 1
  • Photography 1
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
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