More selective than 60% of New York colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
18% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose SUNY College at Geneseo over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
SUNY College at Geneseo SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, SUNY College at Geneseo is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 670 |
| SAT math | 590 | 670 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1190 | 1340 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
SUNY College at Geneseo admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 66% | 600–670 | 590–670 | 26–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 64% | 610–690 | 590–690 | 26–31 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is SUNY College at Geneseo compared with other New York colleges?
SUNY College at Geneseo has the 57th-lowest acceptance rate of 140 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | CUNY York College | 64% | 32% | $4,456 |
| 54 | CUNY Queens College | 64% | 53% | $4,195 |
| 55 | Adelphi University | 66% | 67% | $30,783 |
| 56 | St. John Fisher University | 66% | 74% | $28,945 |
| 57 | SUNY College at Geneseo | 66% | 71% | $18,211 |
| 58 | Rochester Institute of Technology | 67% | 70% | $34,906 |
| 59 | Hofstra University | 68% | 69% | $34,176 |
| 60 | Keuka College | 68% | 58% | $24,338 |
| 61 | Daemen University | 68% | 59% | $18,693 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All New York colleges →
Who enrolls at SUNY College at Geneseo
College Scorecard; IPEDS
SUNY College at Geneseo admissions questions
What is the SUNY College at Geneseo acceptance rate?
SUNY College at Geneseo accepts 66% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,563 of 13,479 applicants were admitted.
Does SUNY College at Geneseo require the SAT or ACT?
SUNY College at Geneseo considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 18% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY College at Geneseo?
The middle 50% of SUNY College at Geneseo enrolled first-year students scored 1190–1340 on the SAT and 26–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at SUNY College at Geneseo?
11% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (982 of 8,563).
Is SUNY College at Geneseo getting harder to get into?
SUNY College at Geneseo accepted 66% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 64% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to SUNY College at Geneseo overview