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
Business Administration and Management, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
22.6
31.48
40.36
49.24
58.12
67

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 24
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 19
  • Molecular Genetics 10
  • Biochemistry 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 57
  • Accounting 14
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 11
  • Operations Management and Supervision 0
Communication
  • Radio and Television 25
  • Public Relations/Image Management 21
  • Journalism 12
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6
  • Communication Management and Strategic Communications 2
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician 10
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 25
  • Information Science/Studies 12
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 50
  • Music Teacher Education 39
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 30
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 12
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 6
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 5
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 4
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • French Language Teacher Education 1
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 0
  • Earth Science Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 15
  • Writing, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • French Language and Literature 2
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General 20
  • Music Therapy/Therapist 15
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 9
History
  • History, General 11
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 26
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 5
  • Mathematics, General 4
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 13
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 0
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 1
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 28
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 8
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 7
  • Chemistry, General 5
  • Geochemistry 0
  • Geophysics and Seismology 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 67
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 17
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 7
  • Sociology, General 6
  • Economics, General 5
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music Performance, General 24
  • Illustration 24
  • Music Management 22
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 20
  • Musical Theatre 16
  • Dance, General 13
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 11
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 7
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 7
  • Acting 5
  • Painting 4
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 4
  • Photography 3
  • Music Theory and Composition 2
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 1
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 1
  • Sculpture 0
  • Music, General 0

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