State University of New York College at Geneseo

Founded: 1867   Total Students: 4,893+

Overview

Founded in 1871, Geneseo is a premier public liberal arts college. Nationally recognized for excellence and value in the liberal arts, Geneseo is known for its exceptional faculty, its welcoming atmosphere, and its reputation for producing successful alumni.

Located on 220 acres in the historic Village of Geneseo, and a short drive from Rochester and Buffalo, Geneseo offers a warm environment for learning and discovery. The campus embodies the classic aesthetic of Northeastern colleges with brick walkways, shade trees, and ivy-draped buildings. 54% of graduates completed internships. 3,846 internships available through Geneseo's Dept. of Career Development. 41% of graduating seniors undertook a research project

Geneseo ranks number one in the nation for four-year graduation rates among comprehensive colleges and is tied for highest freshman retention rate out of any public college or university in New York.

Programs Offered in State University of New York College at Geneseo

  • 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Highlights

    • 90.7% of faculty hold a PhD or other terminal degree
    • 1:18 faculty to student ratio
    • 23 median class size
    • Six-year Graduation Rate of 78.13% (National average: 59.5%)
    • First-year Retention Rate of 85.0% (National average: 75.5%)
    • #3 Top Public Schools for regional universities North
    • #4 Best Undergraduate Teaching
    • #13 Top School among regional public and private institutions, North
    • #115 among public and private colleges
    • #4 among 614 master's universities in the nation for contributions to the public good

    Campus Detail

    Main Campus Address

    1 College Cir, Geneseo, NY 14454, United States