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SUNY College at Geneseo

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Geneseo, NY

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SUNY College at Geneseo, in Geneseo, NY, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 3,869 students. SUNY College at Geneseo is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 66%. Among reported majors, Economics shows the strongest outcomes -- $84,529/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate66%
SAT range1190–1340
ACT range26–31
Undergrads3,869
Yield (admits who enroll)13%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$27,709
4-year grad rate72%
Median earnings, 10yr out$67,316

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How SUNY College at Geneseo weighs your application

From SUNY College at Geneseo's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankImportant
Academic GPAImportant
Standardized test scoresVery important
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyConsidered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans51%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out78%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$66,852/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$84,177/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$78,286/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$63,577/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$62,420/yr
Special Education and Teaching$54,908/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$54,725/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$47,460/yr
History
History$49,551/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$70,117/yr
Physical Sciences
Physics$77,575/yr
Chemistry$75,893/yr
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$55,018/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$57,972/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$84,529/yr
Political Science and Government$66,670/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$66,435/yr
Sociology$65,234/yr
Geography and Cartography$59,528/yr
Anthropology$42,216/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,699
Typical room charge$9,146
Typical board charge$6,190

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does SUNY College at Geneseo look for in applicants?

Per SUNY College at Geneseo's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, standardized test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is SUNY College at Geneseo's acceptance rate?

SUNY College at Geneseo in Geneseo, NY admits approximately 66% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for SUNY College at Geneseo?

Admitted students at SUNY College at Geneseo typically score between 1190–1340 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for SUNY College at Geneseo?

Admitted students at SUNY College at Geneseo typically score between 26–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does SUNY College at Geneseo cost?

SUNY College at Geneseo's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,709 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does SUNY College at Geneseo require students to live on campus?

No -- SUNY College at Geneseo doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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