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Close Enough to Home. Far Enough to Grow.

Some colleges make a lot of noise. Others quietly deliver incredible outcomes, tight-knit communities, and life-changing experiences.

Welcome to SUNY Geneseo, a nationally ranked public honors college that’s closer than you think. A hidden gem in the heart of New York.
 

Discover why students choose SUNY Geneseo

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Top Ranked

Recognized as one of the nation’s top public liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & the Princeton Review.

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Hands-On Learning

Research, internships, and faculty mentorship begin in your first year—no waiting in line for opportunities.

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Stunning Location

A scenic campus perched above the Genesee Valley, just 45 minutes from Rochester.

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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

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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.

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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
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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

List of university names including Columbia University, Harvard University, Syracuse University, Johns Hopkins University, New York University, The George Washington University, Upstate Medical University, University of Rochester, Yale, and Cornell University.

Top Employers

McKinsey & Company, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Apple, Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Ernst & Young (EY), Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, The Walt Disney Company, University of Rochester and URMC.

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.
 

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SUNY Geneseo is in Western New York State. It is 30 miles from the Rochester International Airport, and there are daily buses from Geneseo to Rochester, Buffalo, and New York City.

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.