SUNY College at Geneseo Admission Requirements
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SUNY College at Geneseo Admission Overview
SUNY College at Geneseo admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year SUNY College at Geneseo admitted 66.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.72 GPA (A-) and SAT 1190-1340 / ACT 26-31. SUNY College at Geneseo is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
SUNY College at Geneseo is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
SUNY College at Geneseo Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for SUNY College at Geneseo
Acceptance Rate
The SUNY College at Geneseo acceptance rate is 66.4%. Last year, 10,162 of 15,293 applicants were admitted. That is the 62nd lowest acceptance rate in New York.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into SUNY College at Geneseo and can you get accepted?
SUNY College at Geneseo is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
SUNY College at Geneseo typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.72. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 10% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
SUNY College at Geneseo GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.72Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.72
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at SUNY College at Geneseo typically have around a 3.72 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. SUNY College at Geneseo is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #22 in New York for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
SUNY College at Geneseo SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1190-1340Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
4%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 600
- Math 590
- Composite 1190
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 670
- Math 670
- Composite 1340
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at SUNY College at Geneseo typically score around a 1270 SAT (middle 50% 1190–1340) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 85th percentile nationally. SUNY College at Geneseo ranks #38 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1190 to 1340
SAT policy
SUNY College at Geneseo is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1270 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
SUNY College at Geneseo ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
26-31Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
1%25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite 26
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite 31
Average ACT
Incoming testers at SUNY College at Geneseo typically have around a 28 ACT (mid-50 26–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 88th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. SUNY College at Geneseo places #35 among colleges in New York and #237 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 26 to 31
ACT policy
You may apply to SUNY College at Geneseo without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 28.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
65% of SUNY College at Geneseo freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 34% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to SUNY College at Geneseo and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 1, 2027Days left to Apply
154Applicants have 154 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to SUNY College at Geneseo is $50.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
SUNY College at Geneseo is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 66.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.72 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1190-1340); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196167.
GPA calculator: SUNY College at Geneseo GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026