SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia is a comprehensive, public, liberal arts university in western New York that offers bachelor's and master's degree and advanced certificate programs. The total enrollment is about 3,000, including around 200 graduate students.
Accepts first-year applicationsMid-AtlanticPublicRuralMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Education
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
First-year
Applying as a Freshman is done online. We require official high school transcripts, with SAT or ACT scores optional. A personal essay and letter of recommendation are also encouraged, but not required. All BFA programs in our Theatre & Dance Department and Visual Arts & New Media Department, require an audition/portfolio. All programs within our School of Music are audition based as well.
If Applying for Fall 2026, for BFA Acting or BFA Musical Theatre, both have a pre-screen audition deadline of 2/18/26. If applying after that date, you may not be able to audition and will require a change of major.
If Applying for Fall 2026, for BFA Acting or BFA Musical Theatre, both have a pre-screen audition deadline of 2/18/26. If applying after that date, you may not be able to audition and will require a change of major.
Transfer
Applying as a Transfer is done online. We require official college transcripts from every post high school institution you've attended. Most programs require a 2.0 GPA for acceptance. Education programs and our Communication Disorders & Sciences program require a 3.0 GPA. All BFA programs in our Theatre & Dance Department and Visual Arts & New Media Department, require an audition/portfolio. All programs within our School of Music are audition based as well.
If Applying for Fall 2026, for BFA Acting or BFA Musical Theatre, both have a pre-screen audition deadline of 2/18/26. If applying after that date, you may not be able to audition and will require a change of major.
If Applying for Fall 2026, for BFA Acting or BFA Musical Theatre, both have a pre-screen audition deadline of 2/18/26. If applying after that date, you may not be able to audition and will require a change of major.
Additional information
Fredonia provides students with a rigorous education and the ability to graduate with less debt than the national average. Students more easily begin a career or attend graduate school after earning a bachelor's degree. Fredonia offers approximately $10 million in merit and need based scholarships to academically qualified new and returning students each year!
Visit us
We offer many different visit options throughout the year. Please see our Visit Page for more details: https://www.fredonia.edu/admissions-aid/visit-tour