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SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, New York · Public

64%acceptance rate
1205–1330SAT middle 50%
25.25–26.75ACT middle 50%
$18,698average net price, in-state

SUNY College at Geneseo admitted 64% of 13,479 applicants (Common Data Set 2023-2024). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1205–1330 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 72% of students graduate within six years.

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Application deadlines

SUNY College at Geneseo’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Early action
November 15, 2026
Regular decision
March 1, 2027

The application fee is $50, and SUNY College at Geneseo accepts the Common App fee waiver. SUNY College at Geneseo asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check SUNY College at Geneseo’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

SUNY College at Geneseo offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.

2,072 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 387 took it, and 202 were admitted from it.

What admissions weighs

How SUNY College at Geneseo rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • Test scores

Important

  • Class rank
  • GPA
  • Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability

Considered

  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • State residency
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • Interview
  • Where you live
  • Religion

High school GPA

27% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.022%
  • 3.75–3.9938%
  • 3.50–3.7424%
  • 3.25–3.4911%
  • 3.00–3.243%
  • 2.50–2.991%
  • 2.00–2.491%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $27,846 in-state and $38,086 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $18,698 on average (in-state).

Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:

  • $0–30k$9,369
  • $30–48k$12,591
  • $48–75k$15,180
  • $75–110k$17,850
  • $110k+$23,488

Quick answers

What is SUNY College at Geneseo’s acceptance rate?

SUNY College at Geneseo admitted 64% of applicants: 8,563 of 13,479 (Common Data Set 2023-2024).

When is SUNY College at Geneseo’s early action deadline?

For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.

What SAT score do you need for SUNY College at Geneseo?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1205 to 1330, with a median around 1260. A score at or above 1260 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is SUNY College at Geneseo’s application fee?

The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and SUNY College at Geneseo accepts the Common App fee waiver.

What does SUNY College at Geneseo require?

Besides the application and transcript, SUNY College at Geneseo asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, and a counselor recommendation.

Does SUNY College at Geneseo have supplemental essays?

No. SUNY College at Geneseo has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.

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