University · Fredonia, New York, United States

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.

SUNY Fredonia - 20200427 - 04 - Mason Hall
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Cost

Fees, in your currency and in rupees

LevelTuitionIn rupeesFor
UGUSD 14,140 / yearabout ₹13.4 lakhinternational undergraduate tuition, estimated one year (year not stated); living costs $17,755; total $31,895; one-time international fee $180
PGUSD 21,970 – USD 38,751 / programmeabout ₹20.9 lakh – ₹36.8 lakhGraduate 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)
UGUSD 43,315 – USD 95,655 / programmeabout ₹41.1 lakh – ₹90.8 lakhUndergraduate 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.
Courses

Popular programmes with Indian students

  • Music Education Studies MMPG
  • Music Performance MMPG
  • Music Theory/Composition MMPG
  • Music Therapy MMPG
Apply

How and when to apply

Route: SUNY Application or Common Application (not both); graduate via explore.fredonia.edu/apply

Application fee: $50 per application

Funding

Scholarships

  • Merit and need-based scholarshipsInternational applicants reviewed for merit awards at acceptance (about $8 million awarded annually overall)
After you graduate

Work 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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