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SUNY College at Geneseo
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply 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 Decision | February 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
3%
Submitting ACT
27%
Submitting SAT
Average SAT Composite: 1217
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
4,184
Total Number of Undergrads
4,110
Classroom Sizes
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: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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:
| $15,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
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. 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 Aid Per Year
$8,089
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,323
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,339
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
163
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
55%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Knights
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Rochester
New York
Buffalo
Syracuse
Albany
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
26%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$53,400
What Students Are Saying
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
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.
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
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