State University of New York College at Geneseo
Admissions

Interested in attending State University of New York College at Geneseo?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into State University of New York College at Geneseo, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

62
%
Acceptance rate
3.73
Average High School GPA
March 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into State University of New York College at Geneseo?

62%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, SUNY Geneseo accepted 62% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 13,479 people applied and 8,563 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
5833 / 8722 (67%)
Men
2730 / 4757 (57%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at State University of New York College at Geneseo:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at State University of New York College at Geneseo, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into State University of New York College at Geneseo by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things SUNY Geneseo considers:

Very Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into State University of New York College at Geneseo?

3.73
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended State University of New York College at Geneseo as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.73. 27% of freshmen who attended SUNY Geneseo were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 67% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
22%
3.75-3.99
38%
3.50-3.74
24%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
3%
2.50-2.99
1%
2.00-2.49
1%

SUNY Geneseo is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

18%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

2%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
585
75th Percentile
670
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
600
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1205
75th Percentile
1330

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to State University of New York College at Geneseo. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

March 1
Regular admission deadline
March 1
Application notification

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