State University of New York at Fredonia
Former names | Fredonia Academy (1826–1867) Fredonia Normal School (1867–1942) Fredonia State Teachers College (1942–1948) State University of New York College at Fredonia (1948–2023) |
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| Motto | Where Success is a Tradition |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1826 |
Parent institution | State University of New York |
| Endowment | $35.6 million (2019) |
| President | Stephen H. Kolison Jr. |
Academic staff | 443 (as of fall 2018) |
| Students | 3,780 (fall 2021) |
| Undergraduates | 3,555 (fall 2021) |
| Postgraduates | 225 (fall 2021) |
| Location | , U.S. 42°27′12″N 79°20′13″W / 42.45344°N 79.33697°W |
| Campus | Small town, 256 acres (104 ha) |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Nickname | Blue Devils |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III, SUNYAC 16 varsity teams |
| Mascot | Freddy |
| Website | fredonia.edu |
The State University of New York at Fredonia (alternatively SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia State, or Fredonia) is a public university in Fredonia, New York. It is the westernmost member of the State University of New York. Founded in 1826, it is the sixty-sixth-oldest institute of higher education in the United States, seventh-oldest college in New York, and second-oldest public school in New York (SUNY and CUNY) after SUNY Potsdam (1816).
Fredonia was one of the state teachers' colleges traditionally specializing in music education, but now offers programs in other areas, including a graduate division. Areas of study include science, communication, music, education, and the social sciences. There are over 80 majors and over 50 minors.