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SUNY Geneseo

#643 in Best Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Geneseo, NY
  • 922 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      C+
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      B-
    12. Safety
      B
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    SUNY Geneseo is an above-average public college located in Geneseo, New York. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 5,452 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the SUNY Geneseo acceptance rate is 72%. Popular majors include Psychology, Biology, and Business. Graduating 77% of students, SUNY Geneseo alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,100.
    About SUNY Geneseo...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    State University of New York Athletic Conference
    Address
    1 College Circle
    Geneseo, NY 14454
    Branch of
    SUNY System
    Website
    geneseo.edu

    SUNY Geneseo Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    72%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1120-1300
    ACT Range
    24-29
    Application Fee
    $50
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $16,958/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,708/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    77%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    19:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    89%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.54 responses
    33%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.67 responses
    29%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.66 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Psychology
      191 Graduates
    • Biology
      123 Graduates
    • Business
      110 Graduates
    • Communications
      89 Graduates
    • English
      75 Graduates
    • Accounting
      73 Graduates
    • Special Education and Teaching
      61 Graduates
    • Sociology
      56 Graduates
    • International Relations
      55 Graduates
    • Mathematics
      55 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    5,452Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    104
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    23%
    Varsity Athletes
    10%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 47 responses
    Report
    • Academically Competitive
      32%
    • Motivated
      32%
    • Stressed
      15%
    • Boring and from some rural area
      6%
    • Happy but Busy
      6%
    • Fun
      4%
    • horrific
      2%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    47%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.72 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.89 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 45 responses
    Report
    • Outstanding
      42%
    • Worthwhile
      29%
    • Endurable
      7%
    • Home away from home
      7%
    • Whatever
      7%
    • Absolutely terrible
      4%
    • Isolating
      4%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $48,800/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    77%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
    64%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.39 responses
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    SUNY Geneseo Reviews

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    It has taken me a while to get comfortable on Geneseo's campus as the college lacks in diversity and the undetectable welcoming environment. I like academic challenge of Geneseo, and that is about it! If you are not on a sports team or in a Greek cult, it is difficult to find a circle of friends. It also does not help that Geneseo is very cliquey. I made vows to leave almost every semester, and somehow I am going into my second year. If you can look past the repetitive food in the dining halls and like to be challenged , then Geneseo is the place for you!
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    This school is as close to perfect as it gets. The campus is absolutely beautiful, the people are friendly, the professors are helpful, the food is good, the athletics excel, and there's a lot to do around town. Love it here!
    SUNY Geneseo is a wonderful university! The other students and campus staff are extremely welcoming and friendly. Although courses are rather challenging, you know that you'll come out a better student and individual in the end. Geneseo is a place that is about so much more than just an education but about preparing you for what life after graduation might be like.