SUNY College at Geneseo (SUNY Geneseo)
Public four-year university in Geneseo, NY that costs an average of $18,952 a year after financial aid, admits 66% of applicants and graduates 70% of full-time students.
PublicTown (distant)3,869 undergraduates
Cost of SUNY Geneseo
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $28,344 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $9,035 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $19,935 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $16,408 |
| Books and supplies | $1,290 |
| Average net price after aid | $18,952 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $9,753 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,834 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,782 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,139 |
| $110,001+ | $24,437 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with SUNY Geneseo's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 66% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,286 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 600–670 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 590–670 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 26–31 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 87% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $55,093 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $70,405 |
| Rank in New York (earnings) | 52nd of 140 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $19,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $222 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 29% |
| Students with federal loans | 52% |
Majors and programs at SUNY Geneseo
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (37)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 65 | $62,320 | $19,251 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 206 | $55,749 | $19,500 |
| Physics | 36 | $55,688 | $14,750 |
| Economics | 40 | $54,071 | $19,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 127 | $48,324 | $20,253 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 147 | $48,309 | $20,500 |
| Mathematics | 40 | $48,142 | $17,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 129 | $43,434 | $20,000 |
| Sociology | 60 | $42,735 | $21,780 |
| Political Science and Government | 78 | $40,590 | $23,250 |
| Anthropology | 111 | $39,158 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | 252 | $39,118 | $20,500 |
| Biology | 188 | $38,562 | $19,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 149 | $37,840 | $19,562 |
| History | 56 | $36,943 | $17,187 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 33 | $34,536 | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 27 | $33,904 | — |
| English Language and Literature | 78 | $30,167 | $18,250 |
| Applied Mathematics | 10 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 17 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 14 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 30 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 22 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 34 | — | $16,550 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Music | 14 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 33 | — | $19,500 |
| Philosophy | 11 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 18 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 32 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 72 | $51,062 | $15,578 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 26 | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in New York
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh | Plattsburgh | $15,606 | 78% | $61,867 |
| SUNY Old Westbury | Old Westbury | $8,991 | 84% | $65,583 |
| CUNY York College | Jamaica | $1,956 | 64% | $62,351 |
| United States Military Academy | West Point | — | 12% | — |
| CUNY Graduate School and University Center | New York | $4,766 | 68% | $69,504 |
| CUNY Medgar Evers College | Brooklyn | $3,245 | 86% | $49,242 |
| SUNY Oneonta | Oneonta | $18,369 | 70% | $66,840 |
| SUNY at Purchase College | Purchase | $19,338 | 74% | $53,737 |
About SUNY Geneseo
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Geneseo, NY |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 3,869 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | geneseo.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is SUNY Geneseo's acceptance rate?
SUNY College at Geneseo admits 66% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,286 on the SAT.
How much does SUNY Geneseo cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $28,344 a year (tuition and fees: $9,035 in-state, $19,935 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,952 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,753.
How much do SUNY Geneseo graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $70,405 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 52nd of 140 similar colleges in New York. The best-paid bachelor's program is accounting and related services ($62,320 a year after graduation).
What is SUNY Geneseo's graduation rate?
70% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 87% of first-year students return for a second year.