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About SUNY College at Geneseo

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SUNY College at Geneseo is a public university in Geneseo, NY, known for its public liberal arts, small upstate campus, and education focused. With an acceptance rate of 75%, SUNY Geneseo is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 872 students each year. SUNY Geneseo is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1140–1310, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. SUNY Geneseo offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $7,503 per year; the sticker price of $36,617 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

SUNY College at Geneseo acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

75%
Overall Accept Rate
1225
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1140 – 1310 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to SUNY College at Geneseo

Application Strategy
Geneseo's admissions team pays close attention to your transcript, so make sure your course load reflects the most challenging classes available to you, particularly in math and science if you are applying to a STEM program. A strong upward trend in grades can also work in your favor here.
Essay Strategy
Geneseo values intellectual curiosity and civic engagement, so use your personal statement to highlight a specific moment when you pursued an idea or problem beyond what was required of you in class. Avoid writing a general story about hard work and instead ground it in a concrete experience that shows how you think.

Financial Aid & Cost

What SUNY College at Geneseo actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$37k/yr$10.0k
30k-48k~$37k/yr$12.3k
48k-75k~$37k/yr$16.1k
75k-110k~$37k/yr$17.5k
110k+~$37k/yr$23.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

72%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$51k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
4,375
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

78%White
8%Hispanic
4%Unknown / Unreported
4%Black / African American
3%Asian
1%International
1%Two or More Races
1%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender36% Men · 65% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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