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SUNY College at Geneseo

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo, New York 14454-1465

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for psychology

SUNY College at Geneseo is a public institution in Geneseo with particular strength in psychology and business. With an average SAT of 1296, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.9K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

72% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,316 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,021.

Established
1867
Motto
To Learn, To Search, To Serve
Mascot
Victor E. Knight
Type
Public liberal arts college
Conference
Empire 8 conference
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

74 upcoming visits · Next: Fri, Apr 10 · Campus Visit
64%Acceptance
1296SAT Avg
3,855Students
15:1Student:Faculty
72%Grad Rate
$67,316Earnings 10yr
$18,021Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

SUNY College at Geneseo Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate63.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1296

Reading & WritingMid: 615
610690
MathMid: 625
590690

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2631

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

63.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1296

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,966
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,206
Room & Board$15,380
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$26,461
Average Net Price$18,021
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,369
$30–48K$12,591
$48–75K$15,180
$75–110K$17,850
$110K+$23,488

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,021

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,836

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

26

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,855
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82%
Black 4%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 3%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate72.1%
Freshman Retention83.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,097
8 Years$60,682
10 Years$67,316

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,000
Men
$59,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#12
Forbes
#156
Washington Monthly
#1

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Varsity Sports — Knights

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

139Very High

Estimated from NY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K
198 mi(343 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
240 mi(416 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
244 mi(423 min)

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