State University of New York at Fredonia
SUNY Fredonia is a State University of New York campus in western New York, known for its School of Music. Unithink works with its undergraduate and postgraduate admissions, both direct entry and pathway. International undergraduates apply through the SUNY Application or Common App and are reviewed for merit scholarships at acceptance.

- Fees₹13.4 lakh a year
- To get inClass 12 marks needed
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CostFees, in your currency and in rupees
| Level | Tuition | In rupees | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG | USD 14,140 / year | about ₹13.4 lakh | international undergraduate tuition, estimated one year (year not stated); living costs $17,755; total $31,895; one-time international fee $180 |
| PG | USD 21,970 – USD 38,751 / programme | about ₹20.9 lakh – ₹36.8 lakh | Graduate Music Pathway, tuition only: Standard $21,970, Standard Plus $30,371, Extended $38,751. Other costs about $10,280 per semester (insurance $1,500, fees $880, room $4,300, meals $3,600) |
| UG | USD 43,315 – USD 95,655 / programme | about ₹41.1 lakh – ₹90.8 lakh | Undergraduate Pathway, tuition only: $43,315 (Standard, 2 semesters) to $95,655 (Extended Plus, 5 semesters) |
Rupee figures at ₹94.96 per USD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in United States.
Can I get in?Entry requirements for Indian students
- After Class 12 (UG)
- Secondary school transcripts and proof of graduation, FSA-4 financial statement, passport copy and English proof. Fredonia gives either direct admission or admission into its Pathway Program. No India-specific grade rule on the page.
- After a degree (PG)
- Graduate Music Pathway (MM): apply online with audition materials, transcripts (evaluation needed if not on a 4.0 scale) and two recommendation letters. English placement: Standard TOEFL 66 / IELTS 5.5 / Duolingo 95; Standard Plus 56 / 5.0 / 90; Extended 45 / 4.5 / 80.
- IELTS
- 6.5 direct admission (UG); pathway from 4.5
- TOEFL
- 79 direct admission (UG); pathway from 45
- PTE
- 53 direct admission (UG)
- DUOLINGO
- 105 direct admission (UG); pathway from 80
- WAIVER
- SAT verbal 480; Cambridge C1 Advanced 176 / C2 180; IGCSE/AS/A Level English grade C; IB HL English A score 4; or 30 credit hours at a US college.
CoursesPopular programmes with Indian students
- Music Education Studies MMPG
- Music Performance MMPG
- Music Theory/Composition MMPG
- Music Therapy MMPG
ApplyHow and when to apply
Route: SUNY Application or Common Application (not both); graduate via explore.fredonia.edu/apply
Application fee: $50 per application
FundingScholarships
- Merit and need-based scholarshipsInternational applicants reviewed for merit awards at acceptance (about $8 million awarded annually overall)
After you graduateWork after study
US F-1 Optional Practical Training: up to 12 months, plus a 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible STEM degrees with an E-Verify employer (studyinthestates.dhs.gov).
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