The Best College You Haven’t Heard of (Yet.)
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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.
A Private School Feel, at a Public School Price
Because extraordinary shouldn’t be expensive.
At SUNY Geneseo, out-of-state 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. And here’s the kicker: out-of-state students can receive scholarships of up to $10,000 per year, and still be eligible for additional merit and need-based awards.
Academic excellence. National prestige. Personal attention.
Cost and Tuition and Scholarships
Tuition Match at Geneseo
Similarly to the SUNY Tuition Match program, Geneseo matches the in-state tuition of your home state’s flagship university.
Every out-of-state applicant is automatically considered for generous merit scholarships, helping you save even more.
Whether you’re from Pennsylvania, Jersey, California, Illinois, Florida or anywhere in between, Geneseo delivers exceptional academics, meaningful opportunities, and unmatched value.
High quality academics. Exceptional value. That’s the Geneseo difference.
Non-NYS Resident Annual Cost
| Tuition | $17,970 |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,965 |
| Housing | $9,994 |
| Food | $6,640 |
| Total (Estimate) | $36,569 |
Scholarships
Presidential Scholarship (First-Year Students)
- First-year, out-of-state students are awarded the Presidential Scholarship based on core GPA (calculated using grades in math, science, English, social studies, and foreign language) at the time of acceptance.
- Award amounts up to $10,000 per year
- Must attend full-time (minimum of 12 credits/semester)
- Must live on-campus as funds will be applied to on-campus room charges
- Renewable for a total of 4-years of undergraduate studies as long as the student remains on-campus and continues to incur housing charges and attends full-time
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No GPA requirement for renewal
Geneseo Transfer Scholarship (Transfer Students)
- Awarded based on the applicant’s cumulative college transfer GPA (calculated by the admissions staff using all college credit-bearing coursework completed at the point of review). In order for transfer applicants to be considered for the Geneseo Transfer Scholarship, official college transcripts must be received for all credit-bearing coursework the student has taken prior to their intended entry term at Geneseo.
- Award amounts up to $10,000 per year
- Students must attend full-time (minimum of 12 credits/semester)
- Renewable up to 3 years (depending on the number of credits transferred into Geneseo) of undergraduate studies as long as the student remains full-time
- No GPA requirement for renewal
International Baccalaureate (IB) Scholarship
- Award Amount: One-time $1,000 scholarship
- Eligibility: Students enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) or IB Career-related Programme (IBCP)
- Award Timing: Granted upon admission
Discover why out-of-state 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. Even as an out-of-state student, Geneseo has become a second home, and the friends I’ve made here feel like a second family.” — Rose Theel ’26, Florida.
What do you want to study? Find your program.
New York’s Public Honors College
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
Close Enough to Home, Far Enough to Grow
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. |