SUNY College at Geneseo Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
SUNY College at Geneseo is a public research university in Geneseo, New York, serving roughly 3,869 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 66.45% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $67,316 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,999
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,211 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 66.45% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,869 97.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.45%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 18.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 62.7%
- Average SAT Score: 1286
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,399
- Applicants (IPEDS): 13,479
- Room & Board: $15,962 annual estimate
SUNY College at Geneseo: what the data shows
Common questions about SUNY College at Geneseo, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is SUNY College at Geneseo?
SUNY College at Geneseo is located in Geneseo, NY (ZIP 14454-1465).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is SUNY College at Geneseo public or private?
SUNY College at Geneseo is a Public institution.
How much does SUNY College at Geneseo cost?
Published tuition: $8,999 in-state, $19,569 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $18,211.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,018 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,254 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,142 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,549 |
| $110,001+ | $23,043 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $35,996.
How hard is it to get into SUNY College at Geneseo?
Admission rate: 66.45%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1286 and midpoint ACT 28.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is SUNY College at Geneseo?
Total enrollment: 3,869 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,399 students.
Graduate enrollment: 64 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY College at Geneseo?
150%-time completion rate: 71.45%.
First-year retention: 87.0%.
What do graduates of SUNY College at Geneseo earn?
Median earnings: $51,097 six years after entry; $67,316 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,500.
27.64% of students receive Pell grants.
What is SUNY College at Geneseo known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (107 completions)
- Psychology, General (93 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (89 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (81 completions)
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs (63 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (51 completions)
- Medical Anthropology (47 completions)
- Accounting (45 completions)
- Reading Teacher Education (41 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (35 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is SUNY College at Geneseo a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 66.45%; completion rate 71.45%; median earnings $67,316 at 10 years; net price $18,211. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,999
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at SUNY College at Geneseo was $8,999.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,211
2024 Value
In 2024 SUNY College at Geneseo had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,211.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$72,844 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,211 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$35,996 4-Year In-State Tuition
$78,276 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$15,962 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,211 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$104,844 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for SUNY College at Geneseo.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.64% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
50.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at SUNY College at Geneseo was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for SUNY College at Geneseo in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,430 | $16,880 | $17,966 |
| 2014 | $7,774 | $17,424 | $18,305 |
| 2015 | $8,113 | $17,963 | $17,850 |
| 2016 | $8,176 | $18,026 | $18,801 |
| 2017 | $8,408 | $18,026 | $18,879 |
| 2018 | $8,651 | $18,431 | $19,403 |
| 2019 | $8,927 | $18,837 | $18,924 |
| 2020 | $8,856 | $18,766 | $19,371 |
| 2021 | $8,927 | $18,837 | $19,345 |
| 2022 | $8,966 | $18,876 | $18,950 |
| 2023 | $8,966 | $19,206 | $18,021 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
66.45% Acceptance Rate
13,479 Total Applicants
8,563 Students Admitted
982 First-Time Students Enrolled
11.47% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1286
ACT Average: 28
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
SUNY College at Geneseo reported total enrollment of about 3,869 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (78.4%), Hispanic or Latino (7.9%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (4.4%). About 27.64% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 18.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at SUNY College at Geneseo in 2024 is 3,869 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,399 students. Graduate enrollment is about 64 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
87.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 78.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
64.05% 100% Completion Time
71.45% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 64.05% of students graduating from SUNY College at Geneseo completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 59% male / 41% female
- Psychology, General: 22% male / 78% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 31% male / 69% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for SUNY College at Geneseo.
Return on Investment
$19,500 Median Student Debt
$67,316 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.97% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
824.11% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for SUNY College at Geneseo.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 48 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 107 completions
2. Psychology, General: 93 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 89 completions
4. Elementary Education and Teaching: 81 completions
5. Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs: 63 completions
6. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 51 completions
7. Medical Anthropology: 47 completions
8. Accounting: 45 completions
9. Reading Teacher Education: 41 completions
Most popular programs at SUNY College at Geneseo.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for SUNY College at Geneseo graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for SUNY College at Geneseo from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 62.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,765
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,838
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
SUNY College at Geneseo is a public institution located in Geneseo, NY, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 3,869 students. Student body composition includes White (78.4%), Hispanic or Latino (7.9%), Race/ethnicity unknown (4.4%). The admission rate is 66.45%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1286. The 150%-time completion rate is 71.45%. Approximately 27.64% of students receive Pell Grants. About 18.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Geneseo, NY 14454-1465
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
SUNY College at Geneseo provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is SUNY College at Geneseo located?
SUNY College at Geneseo is located in Geneseo, NY.
What is SUNY College at Geneseo's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at SUNY College at Geneseo is 66.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 13,479 applicants and 8,563 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does SUNY College at Geneseo cost?
Reported tuition is $8,999 and average net price is $18,211 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,962 annually.
What is the student body demographics at SUNY College at Geneseo?
SUNY College at Geneseo reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,399 students, White (78.4%), Hispanic or Latino (7.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend SUNY College at Geneseo?
About 18.6% of students at SUNY College at Geneseo are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for SUNY College at Geneseo?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, SUNY College at Geneseo reports midpoint SAT about 1286 and midpoint ACT about 28.
What do graduates of SUNY College at Geneseo earn?
Median earnings are $51,097 six years after entry and $67,316 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY College at Geneseo?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do SUNY College at Geneseo students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,500.
Is SUNY College at Geneseo public or private?
SUNY College at Geneseo is a public institution located in Geneseo, NY.
Is SUNY College at Geneseo an HBCU?
No. SUNY College at Geneseo is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is SUNY College at Geneseo a tribal college?
No. SUNY College at Geneseo is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.