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In 1826, Fredonia residents established a form of higher education beyond the "common school" when they created the Fredonia Academy. In 1948, Fredonia became one of the four-year colleges in the newly-established State University of New York (SUNY) system. From 1996 to 2012, tremendous growth took place at State University of New York at Fredonia, which included constructing new buildings and an expansion of enrollment by 25 percent or 1,000 undergraduates. Graduate enrollment doubled, minority students quadrupled, and international students increased by a magnitude of 10. A significant capital campaign raised nearly $17 million in private funds to support the State University of New York at Fredonia. Fredonia is a comprehensive, public, liberal arts university in western New York that offers bachelor's and master's degree and advanced certificate programs. Fredonia has what you are looking for in an education. With more than 4,600 students on a beautiful residential campus, students tell us it is the perfect mix of campus size and program variety. With affordable tuition and housing in a classic "college town," Fredonia gives you the academic challenges of a selective university committed to developing your character and preparing you for a rewarding career. Fredonia educates, challenges, and inspires students to become skilled, connected, creative, and responsible global citizens and professionals. The university enriches the world through scholarship, artistic expression, community engagement, and entrepreneurship. As a premier public university, Fredonia aspires to transform our students, our region, and our world through experiential, intellectual, and creative endeavors within the inclusive community's traditions and purposeful inquiry. Fredonia's mission and purpose are rooted in academic excellence and student success. Fredonia is regarded as a leader in using small classes effectively to develop vital academic programs in education, communication disorders and sciences, music and the arts, communication, and humanities. Fredonia helps you see the world through learning and living opportunities in more than 1,000 programs in over 70 countries. Typically over 200 Fredonia students travel to destinations around the globe each year. The Campus Life office offers leadership courses known as the Leadership Development Program, houses a Leadership Resource Center located in the newly renovated Williams Center, and advises leadership clubs such as Leadership Corps. A leadership minor offered through interdisciplinary studies is also available to students. Also, leadership staff plan and facilitate low-ropes course training at the College Lodge for clubs, faculty/staff retreats, and outside school groups. To be considered for Fredonia scholarships, all First-time First-Year applicants must complete the admission application process (complete and submit either a SUNY Application or The Common Application). Scholarship recipients will be notified of awards on a rolling basis from December through March with a response date of May 1. Many of the scholarships require students to live on campus. SAT scores are critical reading and math combined. Such specific requirements will be noted in the award letter. Scholarship review continues until all awards are offered and accepted. The Fredonia Scholar Award is a renewable $2,500 merit-based award to entering first-year students for Fall who plan to live on campus. Minimum qualifications for this merit award are a 93 unweighted high school average, and one of the following: 1080 New SAT (EBRW + Math after March 2016), or 1000 Old SAT (Critical Reading + Mathematics), or 22 ACT Composite score. Once enrolled, the student must achieve a minimum of 2.8 GPA to retain this award. This scholarship is targeted to support "non-tuition" related expenses of the recipient, including fees, room, and board, books, personal, travel, along with other expenses related to unique experiences like study abroad, etc. This is a renewable $2,000 scholarship awarded to entering first-year students for Fall who plan to live on campus. Minimum qualifications for this merit award are a 90 unweighted high school average, and one of the following: 1080 New SAT (EBRW + Math after March 2016), or 1000 Old SAT (Critical Reading + Mathematics), or 22 ACT Composite score. Once enrolled, the student must achieve a minimum of 2.8 GPA to retain this award. This scholarship is targeted to support "non-tuition" related expenses of the recipient, including fees, room, and board, books, personal, travel, along with other expenses related to unique experiences like study abroad, etc. The Fredonia Alumni Association awards scholarships yearly to students who are children or grandchildren of Fredonia Alumni. Interested persons should contact the Alumni Affairs Office at (716) 673-3553 for more information or visit http://alumni.fredonia.edu/Home/Scholarships.aspx. It would help if you searched for private scholarships on your own, but here is a list of resources to get you started. Check with any public library for more scholarship listings. Fredonia offers an immersive campus experience with over 170 student-run clubs and organizations. Joining a group enhances your campus experience by allowing you to follow your passions or try something new. Fredonia's student groups range from vocal a capella and Quidditch to the Gamers Guild. Arts, entertainment, and recreational programs abound every night, all semester. Living on the Fredonia campus is a significant part of your overall college experience. Alumni continuously talk about how the people they lived with became lifelong friends. It is the best way to meet other students with diverse backgrounds and interests. Fredonia's dining services are self-operated, diverse, and state-of-the-art, focusing on providing quality services and products. Fredonia has an all-you-can-eat dining center, two a la carte dining units, four cafes, a Starbucks and two Tim Hortons, and concessions for sporting events. There is also an on-campus convenience store. When you become part of the Big Blue family, you work with highly respected coaches and staff. They have produced over 120 collegiate Division III All-Americans (including national champions) and team championships. Fredonia athletes train and perform in modern athletic facilities. Whether you are interested in artistic expression, cultural identity, a future profession, or community service/volunteer work, Fredonia's clubs and organizations have the opportunity you are looking for. There is always something going on! View full university