Close Enough to Home. Far Enough to Grow.
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Last year, students who joined our incoming class had an average GPA of 93.7. If your academic record is in that neighborhood, you may qualify for conditional admission! Fill out our short application and find out within 24 hours if you qualify.
Cost and Tuition
Scholarship Opportunities
Last year, SUNY Geneseo awarded $6.8 million in scholarships.
Automatic merit-based scholarships apply to all admitted students based on core GPA and academic strength.
Because extraordinary shouldn’t be expensive.
For more information on scholarship opportunities, visit our financial aid page.
NYS Resident Annual Cost
| Tuition | $7,070 |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,965 |
| Housing | $9,994 |
| Food | $6,640 |
| Total (Estimate) | $25,669 |
Discover why students choose SUNY Geneseo
Top Ranked
Recognized as one of the nation’s top public liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & the Princeton Review.
Hands-On Learning
Research, internships, and faculty mentorship begin in your first year—no waiting in line for opportunities.
Stunning Location
A scenic campus perched above the Genesee Valley, just 45 minutes from Rochester.
Find Your Crew
With 200+ student clubs and organizations you’ll form lifelong friendships over things you are passionate about.
A Second Home Away From Home
“The sense of independence you gain at Geneseo is well worth it. Geneseo has become a second home, and the friends I’ve made here feel like a second family.” — Rose Theel ’26
What do you want to study? Find your program
New York’s Public Honors College
A Private School Feel, at a Public School Price
Because extraordinary shouldn’t be expensive.
At SUNY Geneseo, students join an elite Honors College experience—without the elite price tag. You’ll find a tight-knit community where professors know your name and you can make a difference from your first “Knight.”
We’re a top producer of Fulbright Scholars, consistently outpacing schools with ten times our budget and size.
Academic excellence. National prestige. Personal attention.
Exceptional Outcomes
Within a year of graduation, 80% of Geneseo alumni step into high-impact careers or continue their studies at leading graduate institutions, and realize lifetime earnings in excess of $2 million, according to a 2025 Georgetown University study.
Top Graduate Schools
Top Employers
Home is here
SUNY Geneseo is located in the Village of Geneseo, NY, roughly 30 minutes south of Rochester and a short drive from Letchworth State Park, known as the “Grand Canyon of the East.” It’s easy to reach Geneseo by car using Route 20A or NYS Routes 63 and 39. With quick access to the New York State Thruway (I-90) at exits 46 and 48, Geneseo is more connected than you’d expect.
From Here to There
| Location | Miles | Trip Time |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 30 mi. | 30 min. |
| Buffalo | 63 mi. | 1 hr. 17 min. |
| Niagara Falls | 78 mi. | 1 hr. 33 min. |
| Syracuse | 101 mi. | 1 hr. 45 min. |
| Ithaca | 101 mi. | 1 hr. 58 min. |
| Toronto | 160 mi. | 2 hrs. 52 min. |
| New York City | 318 mi. | 5 hrs. |
| Philadelphia | 325 mi. | 5 hrs. |
| Boston | 412 mi. | 6 hrs. 10 min. |