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
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
Students Life
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English Score Requirement
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Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.
Admission Requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to the SUNY Geneseo
- International students are considered on a case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to.
- Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
- Financial support statement (original bank statement and sponsor letter).
- Passport identification page with machine readable code visible
- Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of the beginning of the course.
- You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country.
Opportunities
Career Development
The Department of Career Development is committed to offering a comprehensive array of programs and services that support career development. We continue to develop our virtual platforms to serve better our students, alum, and employers in an advancing technological environment.
- Big Interview is a free online platform that helps students learn interviewing skills, practice, and record your interview answers to receive feedback!
- Alumni Career Advisor Network is a free online platform that connects alumni with current students and other alumni for one-o-one conversations about careers, job search, networking, and more! View our Alumni Career Advisor Network-Student Guide for more detailed information.
- Vault provides in-depth intelligence on what it's really like to work in an industry, company or profession—and how to position yourself to land that job. Take advantage of your FREE access:
Accomodation
On-Campus Housing
Securing on-campus housing as a freshman or transfer student is a straightforward process that's done mostly online. Remember SUNY Geneseo has a two-year residency requirement. All students must live on campus in College housing for two academic years unless they are commuting from the home of their legal guardian.
Off-Campus Accommodation
Third-year or later exchange students are permitted to reside off-campus. Any exchange student choosing to live off-campus is encouraged to review the information from the Off-Campus Living website and explore housing options through the Housing Registry service.
Wht's New
Student Support
SUNY Geneseo has carved a niche for itself owing to the exceptional student services made available to the students. There are a vast number of student services available at SUNY Geneseo, which help the students both old and new in numerous different ways. The following are a few of them:
- Tutoring and Academic Support
- Counseling
- Academic Advisement
- Tutoring
- Student Development Workshops
- Center for Sexual Health and Wellness
- Airport Shuttle
- SA Fax Service
- Non-Funded Accounts/Banking Services
- Student Association Merit Award For Service
- SA Tech Service
- Graduate Test Prep Services
Scholarships
Academic merit scholarships for international students are available and range up to $8000 per year. International applicants do not need to complete any additional applications to be considered. To be considered for these scholarships, you must submit a complete application for admission and provide all of the required academic documents. Additional scholarship awards are available to continuing international students. Please click the link above for more details on available scholarships for international students.
International Students Estimated 2023- 24 Annual Costs
(Includes Fall and Spring Semesters)
USD
Tuition $17,310
Fees $1,896
On Campus Housing $9,420
On Campus Meals $5,960
Health Insurance $2,532
Total: $37,154
All costs are estimated and are subject to change without notice. Above costs do not include airfare, books, lab fees, personal spending, or other incidental fees.
On campus Housing estimate is based on standard double room rate.
On campus Meals based on Knight500 plan
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Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1 College Cir, Geneseo, NY 14454, United States