Fast Facts at a Glance: Fall 2023
prepared by the Office of Institutional Research based on Fall 2023 census data
(cost of attendance information based on 2023-2024)
SUNY Geneseo is a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. In the U.S. News 2022 College Rankings, Geneseo ranked 2nd in Best Undergraduate Teaching, 16th in Regional Universities North, and 59th in Best Value Schools. Princeton Review's 2023 The Best 388 Colleges and “Best Regional Colleges: Northeast” includes Geneseo among the unranked lists, which are compiled, in part, from feedback by current students.
Enrollment and Demographics (Fall 2023)
Total student population
| Student Status | Full-time Students | Part-time Students | Total Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 3,747 | 150 | 3,897 |
| Graduate | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| Total | 3,782 | 175 | 3,957 |
Total student population includes:
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61 international students (28 exchange students, 33 degree-seeking)
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46 students studying abroad
Demographics
- 65% of undergraduates are Female; 35% are Male
- 55% of undergraduates live on-campus
- Caucasian: 80.8%
- Latino: 6.6%
- African American: 3.6%
- Asian: 2.9%
- Native American: 0.4%
- Multiracial: 0.6%
First-Year Undergraduate Student Profile (Fall 2023)
- Total Applications Received: 13,475
- Percent Admitted: 63.5% (8,556/13,475)
- Percent Enrolled: 11.5% (982/8,556)
- Percent In-State: 98.0%
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| SAT Verbal average | 633 |
| SAT Math average | 628 |
| SAT Total average | 1,261 |
| ACT average | 27.0 |
| High School average | 93.6% |
| % in top 25% of Class | 67.0% |
Annual Cost of Full-Time Attendance (2023-2024)
Undergraduate Student
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $17,310 |
| Required Fees | $1,896 | $1,896 |
| Room | $9,420 | $9,420 |
| Board | $5,960 | $5,960 |
| Total | $24,346 | $34,586 |
Graduate Student
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,310 | $23,530 |
| Required Fees | $985 | $985 |
| Total | $12,295 | $24,515 |
Faculty (Fall 2023)*
| Faculty Status | Female | Male | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | 98 | 116 | 214 |
| Part-Time | 79 | 53 | 132 |
| Total | 177 | 169 | 346 |
- Student-to-Faculty ratio: 15 students to 1 faculty member*
*Based on data from the 15th pay period.
More Information
From National Survey of Student Engagement (Seniors) 2020
- Would attend Geneseo again: 69%
- Gave Geneseo a good/excellent evaluation of academic experience: 78%
- Worked with faculty on a research project: 41%
- Participated in a Study Abroad program: 29%
From Class of 2021 First Destination Survey
- Continuing education: 32.7%
- Seeking continuing education: 6.7%
- Employed full-time: 44.1%
Retention and Graduation Rates
- Average 1st to 2nd year persistence/retention: 87%
- Average 4 year graduation rate: 68%
- Average 6 year graduation rate: 78%
1,082 Undergraduate Degrees Awarded (2022-2023):
- Earned a BA degree: 706 degrees
- Earned a BS degree: 240 degrees
- Earned a BPS degree: 5 degrees
- Earned a BSEd degree: 131 degrees
50 Graduate Degrees Awarded (2021-2022):
- Earned an MS Accounting degree: 12 degrees
- Earned an MSEd Reading & Literacy degree: 38 degrees
Total Degrees Awarded: 1,132