C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W State University of New York College at Geneseo Geneseo, NY SUNY College at Geneseo, founded in 1871, is a public, multipurpose college of liberal arts and sciences. It enjoys an outstanding reputation as one of the most selective liberal arts colleges in New York state. Its 220-acre campus is located in Geneseo, 30 miles south of Rochester, and is one of the smaller of the four-year colleges within the State University of New York system. Geneseo offers a personal atmosphere in which students, faculty and staff are concerned about each other. Most students choose Geneseo for its collegiate environment, excellent curricular offerings and idyllic location. Geneseo gives students the opportunity to study with others who have demonstrated a seriousness of purpose and a high level of academic achievement and to work with faculty on research projects. Web Site www.geneseo.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 5,431 Women 3,209 (59.1%) Men 2,222 (40.9%) Graduate Students 90 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 67% of 8,892 applicants were admitted No Yes January 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.67 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 612 average 550-650 range of middle 50% 612 average 540-650 range of middle 50% 27 average 25-29 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,622 Out-of-state: $35,272 Tuition and Fees In-state: $8,408 Out-of-state: $18,058 Room and Board $13,214 Average Percent of Need Met 40% Average Freshman Award $9,147 Average Indebtedness of $24,784
2016 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 11% of classes 10-19 students: 21% of classes 20-29 students: 26% of classes 30-39 students: 20% of classes 40-49 students: 13% of classes 50-99 students: 7% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Geneseo Population 7,939 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Rochester Freshmen are guaranteed housing 98% of freshmen, 55% of all students NCAA Division III Blue Knights 30% of women participate 21% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 87.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 71.3% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 35% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 36.0% 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 6.5% Asian 3.0% Black/African-American 7.7% Hispanic/Latino 2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 76.9% White 2.9% Unknown 2.5% from 22 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 4 Foreign Language 4 Social Studies 4 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required January 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Considered if submitted Considered if submitted Considered if submitted Considered if submitted January 1 January 1 January 1 Accepted with or without essay component Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1 College Circle City, State, Zip Geneseo, NY 14454-1401 Phone (585) 245-5571 Fax (585) 245-5005 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered admissions@geneseo.edu Yes Early Decision Deadline November 15 Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification December 15 No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission January 1 Available March 1 By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 Yes Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Recommended for all freshmen 1 recommended for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List 2,226 Students Accepting Wait List Position 897 Students Admitted From Wait List 823 67% of 8,892 applicants were admitted 66% of 5,472 applicants were admitted 68% of 3,420 applicants were admitted 1,624 (27%) of 5,944 admitted students enrolled 874 (24%) of 3,612 admitted students enrolled 634 (27%) of 2,332 admitted students enrolled 77% of 240 applicants were admitted SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 9% Score of 600-700 48% Score of 500-600 34% Score of 400-500 9% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 13% Score of 600-700 38% Score of 500-600 38% Score of 400-500 11% Score of 300-400 1% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 612 average 550-650 range of middle 50% 612 average 540-650 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.67 3.75 and Above 46% 3.50-3.74 32% 3.25-3.49 13% 3.00-3.24 6% 2.50-2.99 3% 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 22% Score of 24-29 63% Score of 18-23 14% Score of 12-17 1% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 27 average 25-29 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 38% Top quarter: 74% Top half: 95% Bottom half: 5% National Merit Scholar 0% Valedictorian 1% Class President 0% Student Gov. Officer 0%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,622 Out-of-state: $35,272 Tuition and Fees In-state: $8,408 Out-of-state: $18,058 Room and Board $13,214 Books and Supplies $1,000 Other Expenses $3,000 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL admissions@geneseo.edu Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline February 15 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002845 State Aid Form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 40% Average Award $9,147 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,075 (86.0%) of freshmen 603 (59.0%) of applicants 603 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 63 (60.0%) of aid recipients Received by 472 (51.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,348 Received by 507 (47.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,579 Received by 174 (17.9%) of aid recipients 141 (6.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,545 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 41% Average Award $9,487 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 3,947 (73.0%) of undergraduates 2,546 (64.5%) of applicants 2,546 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 263 (60.0%) of aid recipients Received by 2,011 (78.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,242 Received by 2,115 (77.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,314 Received by 601 (26.0%) of aid recipients 368 (5.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,774
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 55% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $24,784 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 9.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 4.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards 140 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards 40 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards 93 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards 40 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Dance, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama Community Service, Leadership, Memberships Adult Students, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Religious Affiliation, Veterans
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $1,517
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting African-American/Black Studies American/United States Studies/Civilization Anthropology Art History, Criticism and Conservation Biochemistry Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biophysics Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Comparative Literature Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Economics, General Education, General Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General French Language and Literature Geochemistry Geography Geology/Earth Science, General Geophysics and Seismology History, General International Relations and Affairs Mathematics, General Music, General Natural Sciences Philosophy Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Pre-Dentistry Studies Pre-Law Studies Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Pre-Nursing Studies Pre-Veterinary Studies Psychology, General Sociology Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Visual and Performing Arts, Other
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Social sciences, Biological/life sciences, Business/marketing Business administration, engineering, nursing, optometry with SUNY College of Optometry, dentistry with SUNY at Buffalo, physical therapy with SUNY Upstate Medical University, osteopathy with New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Internships, Washington semester Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 11% of classes 10-19 students: 21% of classes 20-29 students: 26% of classes 30-39 students: 20% of classes 40-49 students: 13% of classes 50-99 students: 7% of classes Over 100 students: 3% of classes 2-9 students: 9% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 49% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 38% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 4% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 1% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 709,163 Computing Computer Ownership Students required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 351 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Education Master's Programs of Study Accounting Business Administration and Management--General Early Childhood Education Education--General Multilingual and Multicultural Education Reading Education Secondary Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Geneseo Population 7,939 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Rochester Small town 220 acres Temperature 16.3 average low in January, 75.8 average high in September Rain 160 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 30 mile(s) from campus in Rochester 30 mile(s) from campus in Rochester 30 mile(s) from campus in Rochester HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms, disabled student housing Students in College Housing 98% of freshmen, 55% of all students Housing Requirements Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 45% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division III Blue Knights Navy blue, silver, and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Basketball x x Cross-Country Running x x Equestrian Sports x Field Hockey x Ice Hockey x Lacrosse x x Soccer x x Softball x Swimming And Diving x x Tennis x Track And Field x x Volleyball x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports cheerleading, crew, fencing, ice hockey, rugby, skiing (downhill), ultimate Frisbee baseball, cheerleading, crew, fencing, rugby, skiing (downhill), tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo Recreational Sports Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, racquetball, table tennis STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station 30% of women participate 21% of men participate Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 5,431 Women 3,209 (59.1%) Men 2,222 (40.9%) Full-Time Undergraduates 5,316 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 20 All Graduate Students 90 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 6.5% Asian 3.0% Black/African-American 7.7% Hispanic/Latino 2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 76.9% White 2.9% Unknown 2.5% from 22 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 87.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 71.3% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 79.8% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 80.9% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 35% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 36.0% $33,175 per year Disciplines Pursued Business 2% Law 2% Dentistry 0.5% Arts and Sciences 14% Medicine 1% Veterinary Medicine 0.5% Education 4% Other 18% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018