SUNY College at Geneseo

  • 8/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Geneseo, NY
  • 0 reviews
#5 Best Public Universities in New York

Overview

Total enrollment

3,945
SUNY College at Geneseo overview
SUNY College at Geneseo overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • 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

SUNY College at Geneseo is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    8 out of 10
  • Academics
    9 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    8 out of 10
  • Value
    7 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult
SUNY College at Geneseo admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1190/1340
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 26/31
  • GPA 3.72

Acceptance Rate

66.4%
SUNY College at Geneseo applications overview
  • Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 9.6%
  • Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

New York Resident Tuition

$8,999

Out of State Resident Tuition

$19,569

Breakdown

In State Costs for SUNY College at Geneseo
  • Tuition $8,999
  • Books and Supplies $1,250
  • Other Fees $1,929
  • Room and Board $15,962
  • Budget for Other Expenses $2,500
  • Total One Year Cost $30,640

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

81% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at SUNY College at Geneseo are Education, Social Sciences, and Business. 20% of students major in Education, 15% in Social Sciences, and 13% in Business.

  • Education 20%
  • Social Sciences 15%
  • Business 13%
  • Biology 11%
  • Psychology 10%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196167.

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Last updated: August 2026