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SUNY Fredonia acceptance rate and admissions profile

SUNY Fredonia, a public university in New York, reports a 78% acceptance rate and sits in the accessible band. In practice that means it admits most qualified applicants, so a strong application is judged against an applicant pool that is already self-selected.

Use this page to see what SUNY Fredonia weighs, where it ranks among New York schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1180, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
78%
Accessible
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1180
of admitted students
Type
Public
New York
Selectivity in state
#45
of 59 in NY
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Will I get into SUNY Fredonia?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into SUNY Fredonia, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into SUNY Fredonia?

Your odds at SUNY Fredonia are not the same as its 78% acceptance rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for SUNY Fredonia in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is SUNY Fredonia hard to get into?

SUNY Fredonia is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 78% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into SUNY Fredonia?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at SUNY Fredonia, but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. SUNY Fredonia reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for SUNY Fredonia?

SUNY Fredonia does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1180. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at SUNY Fredonia.

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What SUNY Fredonia looks for

What SUNY Fredonia weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

The factors that carry the most weight at SUNY Fredonia are rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and talent / ability. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from SUNY Fredonia's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Very important
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
State residency
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at SUNY Fredonia

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability — your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at SUNY Fredonia
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200In the competitive admitted range
1100Below the middle, makes the rest of the profile matter more
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How SUNY Fredonia compares in New York

SUNY Fredonia ranks #45 most selective of 59 schools in New York in our database.

Among the 59 New York schools we track, SUNY Fredonia ranks #45 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Columbia University (4%) and Cornell University (9%) sit nearby, which makes New York a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list. As a public university, residency matters: in-state applicants generally see meaningfully better odds than the headline rate suggests.

Columbia University
4%acceptance · NY
Cornell University
9%acceptance · NY
New York University
9%acceptance · NY
U.S. Military Academy
12%acceptance · NY
Colgate University
14%acceptance · NY
Hamilton College
14%acceptance · NY
Vassar College
19%acceptance · NY
Skidmore College
21%acceptance · NY
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Similar to SUNY Fredonia

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

Applicants targeting SUNY Fredonia often weigh Eastern Kentucky University, Indiana University, and Jacksonville State University, which sit at a similar level. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Eastern Kentucky University
78%acceptance · KY
Indiana University
78%acceptance · IN
Jacksonville State University
78%acceptance · AL
McNeese State University
78%acceptance · LA
Mississippi State University
78%acceptance · MS
University of Colorado
78%acceptance · CO

Frequently asked questions

What does SUNY Fredonia value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, SUNY Fredonia weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and talent / ability most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does SUNY Fredonia favor in-state applicants?

As a public university, SUNY Fredonia generally admits in-state applicants at a higher rate than out-of-state applicants, so your home state affects your odds. CollegeCalcAI applies an in-state residency boost when you select your state.

How can I improve my chances at SUNY Fredonia?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at SUNY Fredonia specifically.

What are the admission requirements for SUNY Fredonia?

SUNY Fredonia reviews GPA, course rigor, test scores (where submitted), activities, and essays. With a more accessible acceptance rate, meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

Is SUNY Fredonia test-optional?

Test-optional policies change year to year, so confirm SUNY Fredonia's current policy on its official admissions site. If you do submit scores, the admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1180; if you do not, more weight falls on your GPA, course rigor, and essays.

Acceptance rate and admitted test ranges reflect publicly reported data (U.S. Department of Education / NCES IPEDS / Common Data Sets). Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.