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OVERVIEW
State University of New York College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY
SUNY College at Geneseo, founded in 1871, is a public, multipurpose college of liberal arts and sciences. It enjoys an outstanding
reputation as one of the most selective liberal arts colleges in New York state. Its 220-acre campus is located in Geneseo, 30 miles
south of Rochester, and is one of the smaller of the four-year colleges within the State University of New York system. Geneseo
offers a personal atmosphere in which students, faculty and staff are concerned about each other. Most students choose Geneseo
for its collegiate environment, excellent curricular offerings and idyllic location. Geneseo gives students the opportunity to study
with others who have demonstrated a seriousness of purpose and a high level of academic achievement and to work with faculty on
research projects.
Web Site
www.geneseo.edu/
Institution Type
Public
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
5,553
Women
3,218 (58.0%)
Men
2,335 (42.0%)
Graduate Students
105
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
59% of 9,305 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission
Deadline
January 1
Average GPA
3.67
SAT Math
613 average
570-660 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
605 average
550-660 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
Not reported
ACT Composite
27 average
25-29 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Academic GPA
Standardized Tests
X
X
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $24,569
Out-of-state: $34,419
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $8,113
Out-of-state: $17,963
Room and Board
$12,456
Average Percent of Need Met
60%
Average Freshman Award
$10,911
Average Indebtedness of
$23,308
Considered
Not Considered
2011 Graduates
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
252
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 9% of classes
10-19 students: 20% of classes
20-29 students: 29% of classes
30-39 students: 22% of classes
40-49 students: 10% of classes
50-99 students: 6% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Geneseo Population
7,939
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Rochester
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
99% of freshmen, 56% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Blue Knights
Sororities
24% of women participate
Fraternities
15% of men participate
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
6.6% Asian
3.2% Black/African-American
6.8% Hispanic/Latino
2.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
77.1% White
3.5% Unknown
International Students
2.5% from 26 countries
First-Year Students Returning
89.9%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
66.1%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
23%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
25.0%
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over
26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
Recommended
Units
English
4
Mathematics
4
Science
4
Foreign Language
4
Social Studies
4
History
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
SAT or ACT
Required
January 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing
component
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
SAT: No policy as of now
ACT: No policy as of now
Academic Electives
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
1 College Circle
City, State, Zip
Geneseo, NY 14454-1401
Phone
(585) 245-5571
Fax
(585) 245-5005
E-mail
admissions@geneseo.edu
Early Admission
Regular Admission
Deadline
January 1
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of
Admission
By May 1 or within 4 weeks if
notified after May 1
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Waiting List Used
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 15
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Not reported
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
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Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Accepted
Interview
Not required
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Required for all freshmen
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
1 recommended for all freshmen
Other
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Very Important
Considered
X
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
Extracurricular Activities
X
X
Volunteer Work
Particular Talent/Ability
X
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
Ethnicity
Work Experience
Not Considered
X
Academic GPA
Standardized Tests
Important
X
X
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
59% of 9,305 applicants were admitted
Women
58% of 5,808 applicants were admitted
Men
61% of 3,497 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,550 (28%) of 5,502 admitted students enrolled
Women
913 (27%) of 3,377 admitted students enrolled
Men
637 (30%) of 2,125 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
44% of 321 applicants were admitted
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
560
Students Accepting Wait List Position
92
Students Admitted From Wait List
10
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
613 average
570-660 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
13%
Score of 600 - 700
50%
Score of 500 - 600
30%
Score of 400 - 500
7%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Critical Reading
605 average
550-660 range of middle 50%
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA
3.67
3.75 and Above
44%
3.50 - 3.74
34%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
5%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
27 average
25-29 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
13%
Score of 600 - 700
43%
Score of 30 - 36
17%
Score of 500 - 600
35%
Score of 24 - 29
75%
Score of 400 - 500
10%
Score of 18 - 23
6%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 12 - 17
2%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Not reported
Score of 5 or Below
0%
SAT Writing
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 37%
Top quarter: 76%
Top half: 97%
Bottom half: 3%
National Merit Scholar
0%
Valedictorian
0%
Class President
0%
Student Gov. Officer
0%
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TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
In-state: $24,569
Out-of-state: $34,419
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $8,113
Out-of-state: $17,963
Room and Board
$12,456
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Other Expenses
$3,000
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan,
deferred payment, external
finance company
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
admissions@geneseo.edu
Application Deadline
February 15
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Award Notification
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
On a rolling basis beginning March
15
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 002845
Free
State Aid Form
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,055 (85.7%) of freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants
3,921 (72.4%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Need
630 (59.7%) of applicants
Found to Have Need
2,704 (49.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
630 (100.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Received Financial Aid
2,704 (100.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
378 (60.0%) of aid recipients
Need Fully Met
1,622 (60.0%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
60%
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
60%
Average Award
$10,911
Average Award
$10,672
Need-Based Gift
Received by 487 (77.3%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$6,494
Need-Based Gift
Received by 2,108 (78.0%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$5,718
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 472 (74.9%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$4,556
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 2,017 (74.6%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$5,178
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 134 (21.3%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 650 (24.0%) of aid
recipients
Merit-Based Gift
72 (5.8%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $3,952
Merit-Based Gift
579 (10.7%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $2,790
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Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
63%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
$23,308
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans
State Loans
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Available
Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Minority
scholarships, State scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences,
Premedicine, Social Sciences, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication,
Computer Science, Education
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Communication, Education,
Social Sciences, Foreign Languages, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences,
Premedicine, English
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music,
Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Theater/Drama, Journalism/Publications, Music,
Performing Arts, Dance
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Community Service, Leadership, Memberships
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Community Service, Memberships, Leadership
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Adult Students, Ethnic Background, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Religious Affiliation
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Adult Students, Ethnic Background, Religious Affiliation, Members of Minorities, Local/State Students
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
Not reported
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog
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ACADEMICS
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Business Administration and Management, General
Chemistry, General
Comparative Literature
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Economics, General
Education, General
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood
Special Education Programs
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geochemistry
Geography
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Mathematics, General
Music, General
Natural Sciences
Philosophy
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Law Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Nursing Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Psychology, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Special Education and Teaching, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
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Most Popular Disciplines
Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Business/marketing,
Psychology
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
Business administration, engineering, nursing, optometry with
State University of New York College of Optometry; dental with
State University of New York at Buffalo, physical therapy
degree with SUNY Upstate Medical University, osteopathy
program with New York Institute of Technology College of
Osteopathic Medicine
Special Programs
Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher
certification, Internships, Washington semester
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
No online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
252
Part-Time Faculty
97
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
87%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 9% of classes
10-19 students: 20% of classes
20-29 students: 29% of classes
30-39 students: 22% of classes
40-49 students: 10% of classes
50-99 students: 6% of classes
Over 100 students: 3% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 4% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 54% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 39% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
731,795
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
361
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually
impaired services, wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Education
Master's Programs of Study
Accounting
Business Administration and Management--General
Early Childhood Education
Education--General
Multilingual and Multicultural Education
Reading Education
Secondary Education
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
Not reported
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LOCATION AND SETTING
Geneseo Population
7,939
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Rochester
Environment
Small town
Campus Size
220 acres
Weather
Temperature
16.3 average low in January, 75.8
average high in September
Rain
160 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Map
Nearest Airport
30 mile(s) from campus in
Rochester
Nearest Bus Station
30 mile(s) from campus in
Rochester
Nearest Train Station
30 mile(s) from campus in
Rochester
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, disabled student housing
Students in College Housing
99% of freshmen, 56% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
44%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Blue Knights
School Colors
Navy blue, silver, and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Offered
Scholarships Given
Basketball
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
Equestrian Sports
x
Field Hockey
x
Ice Hockey
x
Lacrosse
x
x
Soccer
x
x
Softball
x
Swimming And Diving
x
Tennis
x
Track And Field
x
Volleyball
x
x
x
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Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
badminton, baseball, cheerleading, crew, fencing, ice hockey, rugby, skiing (downhill), ultimate Frisbee
Men's Club Sports
badminton, baseball, cheerleading, crew, fencing, rugby, skiing (downhill), tennis, ultimate Frisbee,
volleyball
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
basketball
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre,
radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station
Sororities
24% of women participate
Fraternities
15% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
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STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
5,553
Women
3,218 (58.0%)
Men
2,335 (42.0%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
5,455
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
6.6% Asian
3.2% Black/African-American
6.8% Hispanic/Latino
2.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
77.1% White
3.5% Unknown
International Students
2.5% from 26 countries
Average Age
20
All Graduate Students
105
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
89.9%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
66.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
76.8%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
78.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
23%
$34,222 per year
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
25.0%
Disciplines Pursued
Business 2%
Law 2%
Dentistry 0.5%
Arts and Sciences 14%
Medicine 1%
Veterinary Medicine 0.5%
Education 4%
Other 18%
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