Overview
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| Location | Geneseo, New York |
| Online | geneseo.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, SUNY Geneseo occupies a hilltop campus in the historic village of Geneseo, approximately 30 miles south of Rochester. The public liberal arts college, established in 1871 as a normal school for teacher education, features a cohesive architectural style of red brick buildings and Greek Revival structures overlooking the Genesee Valley. The college maintains selective admission standards and is recognized for its strong programs in education, sciences, and business, with particular emphasis on undergraduate research opportunities. Most students reside in the college's traditional residence halls or townhouse-style apartments during their first two years, contributing to a residential campus environment. The campus serves as home to the Geneseo Knights NCAA Division III athletic programs, which compete in the State University of New York Athletic Conference.
Ratings
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SUNY at Geneseo is rated within the top 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for SUNY at Geneseo within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#227 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#56 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#34 in Best Colleges in New York
#6 in Best Public Colleges in New York
#353 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#43 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1160/1320 |
| ACT | 25/31 |
| GPA | 3.72 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
New York Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,896 |
| Room and Board | $14,166 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,632 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,896 |
| Room and Board | $14,166 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,542 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Social Sciences | 15% |
| Business | 13% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Psychology | 10% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196167 IPEDS survey data for SUNY at Geneseo.
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Last updated February 24, 2024