Founded in 1871, the State University of New York at Geneseo is a co-educational, non-denominational, public liberal-arts college with selected professional and master’s level programs. Part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Geneseo combines a rigorous curriculum and a rich co-curricular life to create a learning-centered environment. The entire college community works together to develop socially responsible citizens with skills and values important to the pursuit of an enriched life and success in the world. Geneseo is considered to be the most selective campus of SUNY’s Public Honors Colleges. 

 

undergraduate enrollment                 4,900

% male/female                                     41/59

% African American                              2

% American Indian                               0.4

% Asian                                                   5.7

% Caucasian                                         76.4

% Hispanic                                             3.1

% Pell grant recipients                         23

Distinguished first-generation and minority alums My Hang V. Hyunh, scientist, recipient, 2007 MacArthur Fellowship

 

full-time faculty                                      245

student-faculty ratio                             19:1

average class size                               25

% first-year retention rate                    92

% graduation rate (6 years)                80

Popular majors Special Education, Psychology

 

% live on campus (% freshmen)       56 (100)

Multicultural student clubs and organizations Black Student Union, Geneseo Chinese Cultural Club, Japanese Culture Club, Korean American Students Association (KASA), Latino Student Association, Liberty in North Korea at Geneseo, Men of Action and Change, Muslim Students and Friends Association, Shakti

Athletics NCAA Division III, State University of New York Athletic Conference; m/w basketball, m/w cross country, m ice hockey, m/w lacrosse, m/w soccer, m/w swimming, w tennis, m/w track and field (indoor and outdoor), w equestrian, volleyball

 

# of applicants                                11,000

% accepted                                      34

SAT Critical Reading range          600-670

SAT Math range                               620-680

ACT range                                        28-30

average HS GPA                             3.8

early decision application             11/15

regular admission                          1/15

 

tuition in-state                                          $4,350

tuition out-of-state                                   $10,610

room & board                                           $8,190

% of students receiving aid                   60

% receiving need-based scholarship

   or grant aid                                             83

% receiving aid whose need was

   fully met                                                  86

average aid package                              $9,526

average student loan debt

   upon graduation                                   $17,000