Public SUNY university offering affordable, world-class education with 70+ graduate and undergraduate programs.
SUNY Brockport offers over 70 graduate and undergraduate programs across disciplines including education, business, sciences, health professions, arts, and humanities. The university is particularly known for its dance program (BFA), teacher education programs with multiple subject certifications, nursing, and business administration. Graduate offerings include master's degrees in education, business (MBA), health administration, and specialized fields like athletic training and environmental science. Many programs feature accelerated degree options combining bachelor's and master's degrees.
The 464-acre campus in the village of Brockport offers a close-knit community setting with easy access to Rochester. Student life includes active Greek organizations (Gamma Sigma fraternity was the first at the high school level in the US, founded 1869), student government with a $1.4 million annual budget, performing arts clubs, student-run media (The Stylus newspaper, WBSU 89.1 radio station, Talon Television), and 23 NCAA Division III athletic teams competing in the Empire 8 conference. The student body is 68% white, 12% Black, 10% Hispanic, with 38% low-income and 62% affluent students.
SUNY Brockport accepts first-time, transfer, graduate, international, and non-traditional students. The university offers multiple pathways including Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) admission, military/veteran support, and degree completion programs. Graduate programs are available both in-person and online. The admissions process is described as simple, with millions in scholarships available to reduce the cost of education.
Notable alumni include actor William Fichtner, choreographer Wayne Cilento (Tony Award winner), CNN journalist Ryan Nobles, NBA coach Stan Van Gundy, and U.S. Representative John Faso. The university emphasizes career preparation through internships, research opportunities (including NASA programs), and strong connections to regional employers in Rochester and Western New York.