SUNY Fredonia

The State University of New York at Fredonia (also known as SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia State University and formerly SUNY College at Fredonia) is a four-year liberal arts college located in Fredonia, New York; it is a constituent college of the State University of New York. The college’s motto is “Where Success is a Tradition.”

SUNY Fredonia was one of the state teachers’ colleges traditionally specializing in music education, but now offers a large number of programs in many areas, including a growing graduate division. The most popular areas include Communication, Music, Education, and programs of the Social Sciences. There are 82 majors and 41 minors.

Originally opened in 1826 as Fredonia Academy under its first principal Austin Smith, the Academy enrolled eight students. The first classes began on October 4, 1826. Within one year the Academy had 136 students, 81 boys and 55 girls.

The Academy reached peak enrollment in 1856 with 217 students. The school was plagued by financial shortages, and was forced to close its doors in 1867.

Library
Reed Library was constructed in 1969. It is approximately the size of a regulation football field, provides seating for over 850 readers, and houses over 250,000 books. It is named for the late Daniel A. Reed (1875–1959), U.S. Representative from the Fredonia area for over 40 years. The four story addition to Reed Library was constructed in 1992, and consists of several study areas, a scholarship center, atrium, elevators, tower study lounge which leads to a fifth story, and the Tutoring Center.

Courses Offered

• Undergraduate Programs
• Graduate Programs

Schools & Colleges

• College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Education
• School of Business
• School of Music

Contact Details
SUNY Fredonia
280 Central Ave.
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 673-3111
Official Website: http://www.fredonia.edu/