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SUNY College at Geneseo
SUNY College at Geneseo

SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, NY, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Founded in 1871, the State University of New York at Geneseo is a public liberal arts college in western New York State and a campus of the SUNY system. Geneseo grants bachelor’s degrees in 50 academic majors and 27 interdisciplinary minors. With campus featuring brick walkways and shade trees, the university also hosts the Spencer J. Roemer Arboretum featuring oak trees said to be over 200 years old. Every year, Geneseo holds an annual “extreme learning” retreat called Real World Geneseo where students are immersed in workshops, presentations, and discussions relating to issues of power, race, sexual orientation, gender, and class.

Acceptance Rate:
75%
Average Net Price:
$18,924
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
4.0
Average SAT Composite
1217

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$18,924
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$8,966
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$19,206
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$15,380
Books and Supplies
$1000
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$10,705
$30k - $48k
$13,843
$48k - $75k
$17,285
$75k - $110k
$19,100
$110k+
$23,987
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
63%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
26%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,089
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,323
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,339

 

Students receiving state aid
54%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4684
Students receiving federal aid
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,323
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$19,067,132
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,449,582

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
61%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,088
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$196
Students receiving federal loans
60%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,130
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,475

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
75%
Acceptance Rate
9069
Students Applied
60%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
176
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is not checked
No

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.November 15
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 15
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 1
Spring Regular DecisionDecember 1
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
State-Specific Application
State-Specific Application
Coalition Application
Coalition Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
99%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
3%
Submitting ACT
27%
Submitting SAT
Average SAT Composite: 1217
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
580
75th
660
Reading
25th
580
75th
660
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
37%
3.50 - 3.74
34%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
8%
2.50 - 2.99
4%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
27
Top 25%
67
Top 50%
94
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
100
$30k - $48k
86
$48k - $75k
90
$75k - $110k
122
$110k+
277

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 866-245-5211
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
4,184
Total Number of Undergrads
4,110
0
100
69%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
79%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
32%
20-39 Students
47%
40-99 Students
17%
100+ Students
2%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
53

Faculty Overview

0
100
71%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
35%
65%
Residency
In-State Students
99%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
15
Countries Represented
16
Ethnicity
African American
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
7%
White
80%
Multiracial
1%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
19%
Student Organizations
163
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
55%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
54%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Knights
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
198
Total Female Athletes
259
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
23
Sports Team (Men)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Equestrian
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
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Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$53,400
Top 5 Cities
Rochester
New York
Buffalo
Syracuse
Albany
Top 5 Employers
SUNY Geneseo
Wegmans Food Markets
Paychex
University of Rochester Medical Center
University of Rochester
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,250
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$196
Despite the frigid weather, the atmosphere at SUNY Geneseo is unparalleled with attention grabbing sunsets, rolling hills and a picturesque college town vibe. The academic program at Geneseo provides a diverse array of classes with professors who genuinely care about their students and want to see them succeed. Socially, Geneseo is in remote Western New York, but the friends I have made here helped me explore the events and places that surround SUNY Geneseo.
Danielle from Coram, NY
I have found that my professors are very helpful and I am learning so much more than I did in high school. i can go to office hours whenever and the professors are willing to help me. The classes are challenging but manageable. Typically, many classes, especially upper-level classes, involve imaginative projects and papers and I am extremely happy that I made the decision to come here.
Meghan from East Hampton, NY
Geneseo accepts a lot of academically successful students and education is superb. Geneseo is a liberal arts school so aside from picking from one of many diverse majors, there is a general education requirement. Thus, Geneseo students have an intensive learning program for their major, but also are required to take classes in almost every field of education making them more well rounded. Classes are challenging, but the professors really prepare you for the real world and many classes change the way you think about life in general. It is very common for students to continue discussions from in class even after the class is over and they are walking back to the dorms. Geneseo is also unique in that class sizes are very small and relationships with other students and professors is very easy to do. For mainly freshman one or two classes may have about a hundred students, but by the second week if one were to raise their hand the professor would be able to call on them by name. The professors are dedicated to their students and are always there for advice and support in class and outside of class.
Samantha
this place has an amazing view. feels like you are on the country side. I love it here.
Kayla from Bronx, NY
Geneseo is a small college with excellent academics. It is a SUNY school, thus funded by New York State. It has a very strong, wealthy alumni base.
Michelle from West Henrietta, NY
Geneseo is a great school academically.
Geneseo challenges students to be the best they can.
Geneseo has an incredible sense of community.
Student from Fairport, NY
Geneseo is a beautiful school to behold. Geneseo is peaceful, the people are friendly, and warm. Geneseo is a college that will challenge you but make you feel successful and victorious once you have given your all and worked your hardest to overcome whatever obstacles you face.
Brittney from New York, NY
While attending SUNY Geneseo I have had the fantastic opportunity to study everything that I love. I am a Math and Spanish double major with a certification in Adolescent Education as well as a Coaching certification. The academics here at Geneseo are of a high caliber and really challenge each and every student who attends the college.
Marisa from Delmar, NY