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SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, NY·Public·3,869 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 3,869 students.

66%
Accept
3,869
Students
$18,211
Net Price
71%
Grad Rate
$53,400
Earnings
10 yr
$19,500
Debt

About This School

SUNY College at Geneseo is a public institution located in Geneseo, New York with approximately 3,869 undergraduate students enrolled. SUNY College at Geneseo has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 66%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,211 per year. The graduation rate is 71%, 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
Avg Faculty Salary
$8,765

Popular Programs

Education24%
Business & Marketing17%
Social Sciences15%
Biological Sciences14%
Psychology9%
Communications5%
Visual & Performing Arts2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

Test Policy: Considered but not required

SAT Scores

Average Composite1286
Reading 75th %ile670
Math 75th %ile670

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$8,999
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,569
Avg Net Price
$18,211
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$10,018
$30–48k$12,254
$48–75k$16,142
$75–110k$17,549
$110k+$23,043

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants28%
Median debt at graduation$19,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
71%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
87%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$53,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$19,500
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$41,800
Female graduates$37,800

Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$19,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$39,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$53,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.7x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

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

Student Body

White78%
Black4%
Hispanic/Latino8%
Asian3%
Two or more races1%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%
International1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,869 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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