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- School Code: 284400
- Phone: (607) 753-2011
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
71.12%FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Journalism Degree
The journalism program at SUNY at Fredonia prepares students for careers as a print journalist, local reporter, news editor, public relations assistant, advertising coordinate, news manager, or communication consultant. The program focuses on theory and the practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news. Program courses include: news writing and editing, reporting, photojournalism, layout and graphic design, journalism law and policy, professional standards and ethics, research methods, and journalism history and criticism. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer journalism degrees.
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SUNY at Fredonia
Also known as SUNY Cortland
Miller Building, Cortland, NY
SUNY at Fredonia, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fredonia, New York, the school offers a rural setting for students to study in. Over 5,800 students enroll at SUNY at Fredonia yearly.
Students can select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Education
- Psychology
- History
Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Very common exam scores among students admitted to SUNY at Fredonia are within the range of 22 to 26 for the ACT exam, or 970 to 1170 for the SAT exam. This school admits approximately 50 percent of students applying annually. Of those accepted, about 33 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
The tuition at SUNY at Fredonia varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $7,400 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 for the year. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $6,900 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
SUNY at Fredonia has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.fredonia.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Journalism Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY Cortland offers a bachelor's degree program in journalism.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 6 |
| Female | 7 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Journalism program at SUNY Cortland, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Broadcast News Analysts
Description
Analyze, interpret, and broadcast news received from various sources.
Reporters and Correspondents
Description
Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation. Report and write stories for newspaper, news magazine, radio, or television.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, reporters and correspondents employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -8.5% from 2014 to 2024
Editors
Description
Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, editors employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -5.3% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates SUNY Cortland accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, SUNY at Fredonia may offer services to students including:- Online course work available
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
SUNY at Fredonia is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (State University of New York Ath Conf)
- Basketball (State University of New York Ath Conf)
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Other Sports