SUNY at Fredonia Acceptance Rate
Fredonia, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,941
- Admitted
- 4,705
- Yield
- 13.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, SUNY at Fredonia's acceptance rate has risen from 53.2% in 2014–15 to 79.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 6,095 to 5,941 (-3%) over that period.
Its 79.2% rate makes SUNY at Fredonia more selective than about 44% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 30%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (81.7% for women vs 75.6% for men, a 6.1-point gap). SUNY at Fredonia has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 13.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,095 | 3,244 | 53.2% | 1,072 |
| 2015–16 | 5,824 | 3,451 | 59.3% | 926 |
| 2016–17 | 5,381 | 3,355 | 62.3% | 931 |
| 2017–18 | 5,474 | 3,553 | 64.9% | 1,128 |
| 2018–19 | 6,183 | 4,711 | 76.2% | 1,177 |
| 2019–20 | 6,277 | 4,464 | 71.1% | 999 |
| 2020–21 | 5,754 | 4,157 | 72.2% | 758 |
| 2021–22 | 4,668 | 4,236 | 90.7% | 806 |
| 2022–23 | 4,597 | 3,888 | 84.6% | 716 |
| 2023–24 | 5,941 | 4,705 | 79.2% | 644 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,429 | 2,801 | 81.7% |
| Men | 2,418 | 1,828 | 75.6% |
| Another gender | 94 | 76 | 80.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–650 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 540–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–28 | 12% |
How SUNY at Fredonia compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is SUNY at Fredonia's acceptance rate?
SUNY at Fredonia's acceptance rate is 79.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,705 admitted of 5,941 applicants).
Is SUNY at Fredonia test optional?
SUNY at Fredonia is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to SUNY at Fredonia?
SUNY at Fredonia received 5,941 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,705.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY at Fredonia?
Admitted students at SUNY at Fredonia typically scored 520–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is SUNY at Fredonia getting harder to get into?
SUNY at Fredonia has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 53.2% in 2014–15 to 79.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.fredonia.edu/.