State University of New York College at Geneseo SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
SUNY Geneseo is test-optional, but its enrolled score range is still academically strong: 1210 to 1340 SAT or 26 to 31 ACT. With a 66.5% acceptance rate, your strategy should be to show clear fit by keeping your GPA strong and submitting scores if they land near the top half of those ranges.
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State University of New York College at Geneseo facts and stats
State University of New York College at Geneseo enrolls 3,902 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. SUNY Geneseo’s freshman retention rate is 87%, above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 72%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.
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How do your scores compare at SUNY Geneseo?
Key State University of New York College at Geneseo application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Not offered
Early Action
November 15
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
March 1
Financial Aid Priority
February 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to SUNY Geneseo, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes and superscoring opportunities. For the November 15 Early Action deadline, the October SAT or ACT is typically the last fall retake likely to arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
SUNY Geneseo lists in-state tuition at $7,070 and out-of-state tuition at $17,640. About 62% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $3,976. Submit the FAFSA by the February 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.
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At SUNY Geneseo, out-of-state tuition is $17,640, while in-state tuition is $7,070, with room and board adding $15,962. Financial aid plays a significant role: 62% of students receive aid, and the average aid package is $14,989. The average merit award is $3,976, which can help reduce costs for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $25,814.
⬡ LangSmithfcb994d5-e265-4143-a630-b3e220fdca87Student life at State University of New York College at Geneseo
57% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 14% of men join fraternities, and 22% of women join sororities.
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