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SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, NY·Public·3,855 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and in-state New York residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,855 students.

64%
Accept
3,855
Students
$18,021
Net Price
72%
Grad Rate
$53,400
Earnings
10 yr
$14,836
Debt

About This School

SUNY College at Geneseo is a public institution located in Geneseo, New York with approximately 3,855 undergraduate students enrolled. SUNY College at Geneseo has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,021 per year. The graduation rate is 72%, and the typical graduate earns $53,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

The State University of New York College at Geneseo is a public liberal arts college in Geneseo, New York, United States. It is the state's public honors college and part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The college was founded in 1867 as the "Wadsworth Normal and Training School" before it became part of the new State University of New York system as a state liberal arts college in 1948.

This is a strong option for students who want a selective public college experience at a genuinely affordable price — $18,021/year net and only $14,836 in median debt at graduation are standout numbers. The 72% graduation rate is decent but not exceptional, so ask yourself honestly whether you're the type to stay on track in a small, somewhat isolated upstate New York town. If you are, the $53,400 median earnings at 10 years suggests solid but not spectacular outcomes — a good fit for students prioritizing value and a tight-knit campus over prestige or high-earning career pipelines.

Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Education19%
Social Sciences16%
Psychology15%
Business & Marketing14%
Biological Sciences12%
Communications7%
Physical Sciences4%
English4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1296
Reading 75th %ile690
Math 75th %ile690

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$8,966
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,206
Avg Net Price
$18,021
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants25%
Median debt at graduation$14,836

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
72%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
84%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$53,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$14,836
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$14,836
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$39,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$53,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.6x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White82%
Black4%
Hispanic/Latino7%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,855 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

SUNY College at Geneseo

1 College Circle

Geneseo, NY 14454-1465

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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