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SUNY College at Geneseo

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 3,297
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 74%
Students retention rate 83%
On-time graduation rate 76%

Located in Geneseo, New York, SUNY Geneseo is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

SUNY College at Geneseo is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

SUNY Geneseo boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,927

Cost of attendance at SUNY College at Geneseo in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,837

Cost of attendance at SUNY College at Geneseo in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at SUNY College at Geneseo received on average $6,829 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,829
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 232 26% $4,708 $1,092,143
Other Federal Grant 802 91% $2,401 $1,925,503
State Grant/Scholarships 455 51% $4,946 $2,250,462
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 578 65% $2,594 $1,499,153
Total Grant & Scholarships 831 94% $6,829 $5,675,118

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of SUNY College at Geneseo students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of SUNY College at Geneseo students is 76.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 69.5%.

76.1%

  • asian 71.1% 64 students
  • African American 60.0% 15 students
  • white 79.2% 779 students
  • unknown 77.1% 37 students
  • hispanic 62.0% 70 students
  • International Students 55.6% 15 students
  • Mixed Race 75.7% 28 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball State University of New York Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country State University of New York Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

SUNY College at Geneseo provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

SUNY College at Geneseo offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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