State University of New York Chancellor John R. Ryan announced that SUNY Fredonia was selected by Kiplinger’s as one of 100 public schools in the nation that offer “top notch academics at affordable prices.”
Fredonia was one of nine State University of New York campuses which were named to the list.
Kiplinger's determined its rankings based on data provided by more than 500 public four-year colleges and universities. Schools on the list were ranked according to academic quality, cost and financial aid. When this year's rankings were released, Kiplinger's noted that the schools on the list "combine outstanding value with a first-class education."
"Independent publications continue to recognize SUNY campuses for providing access to an affordable, high-quality education," said Chancellor Ryan. "Magazine rankings help focus attention on the great work done on our campuses, but I would urge prospective students and their parents to visit our campuses and meet our current faculty, staff and students and then make up their minds about SUNY."
SUNY Fredonia tuition and fees are below the national average. According to the 2006 College Board annual survey, the national average for tuition and fees at public four-year institutions is $5,836, and SUNY Fredonia’s total is $5,482. Tuition and fees at Fredonia are far below those of New England, which are $7,658 per year; Middle States, at $6,860, and Midwestern States, which average $7,075.
In August 2006, U.S. News & World Report ranked SUNY Fredonia in the Top Tier of comprehensive universities in the North, singling it out for as among those having the highest proportion of smaller classes, highest graduation rates, lowest acceptance rates, and least debt among graduates.
Also in 2006, The Princeton Review recommended SUNY Fredonia as being among 222 “Best Northeastern Colleges.”
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