B
Good
Score: 64/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
76/100 · earnings-weighted

SUNY College at Geneseo

4-Year Public
📍 Geneseo, New York 14454
SUNY College at Geneseo campus, Geneseo, NY
SUNY College at Geneseo campus, Geneseo, NY. Photo: Benjamin D. Esham (bdesham), CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
81/100
Affordability
C
48/100
Resources
C+
59/100
Experience
A
86/100
Prestige
C
47/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,928
Total Enrollment
72%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
64%
Acceptance Rate
$18,698
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near SUNY College at Geneseo ▼

0% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$327,533
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,458
1-Year Change
+7.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at SUNY College at Geneseo, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$67,316
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$51,097
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$19,500
Median debt at graduation
71.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,286
Average SAT
28
Median ACT
27.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 76th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at SUNY College at Geneseo

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Economics$48,691$84,529+2%#142 of 368#159$19,924
Accounting and Related Services$61,687$84,177+10%#192 of 796#282$18,187
Business Administration, Management and Operations$45,283$78,286+15%#174 of 1176#253$19,000
Physics—$77,575+1%#58 of 107#62$17,420
Chemistry—$75,893+17%#38 of 209#43—
Mathematics$43,803$70,117+1%#156 of 309#185$19,500
Biology$31,060$66,852+17%#150 of 841#233$20,500
Political Science and Government$27,814$66,670+5%#167 of 565#218$18,500
International Relations and National Security Studies$36,754$66,435+-0%#59 of 118#64$17,500
Sociology$37,600$65,234+24%#33 of 462#44$19,500
Communication and Media Studies$41,070$63,577+13%#105 of 660#145$19,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$34,435$62,420+21%#30 of 345#42$21,554
Geography and Cartography$33,758$59,528+3%#49 of 117#74$14,575
Psychology$30,049$57,972+14%#140 of 1027#221$21,500
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$27,395$55,018-9%#106 of 138#119$22,287
Special Education and Teaching$37,229$54,908+9%#54 of 177#99$22,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$31,188$54,725+15%#102 of 680#222$19,875
History$28,664$49,551-2%#262 of 459#332$22,375
English Language and Literature$29,422$47,460-2%#334 of 576#409$21,500
Anthropology$26,218$42,216-10%#138 of 188#161—
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$37,206————$20,994

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The SUNY College at Geneseo Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $327,533
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,458/mo — vs ~$1,047/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 14510 (5.2% cap, Mount Morris)

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🏆 Where SUNY College at Geneseo Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Medical Anthropology
of 6 schools
#7
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs
of 21 schools
#10
Reading Teacher Education
of 59 schools
#10
Social Studies Teacher Education
of 22 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,070 $17,310
Room $9,420
Board $5,960
Total Cost (On-Campus) $27,846 $38,086

Financial Aid

95%
Receive Any Aid
25%
Receive Pell Grants
57%
Take Out Loans
$18,698
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$9,369
$30,001 - $48,000$12,591
$48,001 - $75,000$15,180
$75,001 - $110,000$17,850
$110,001+$23,488

Student Demographics

3,928
Total Students
65%
Women
94%
Traditional Age (18-24)
0%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 81%
Hispanic 7%
Black 4%
Asian 3%
Two or More 1%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 98%
Off-Campus (Renters) 0%
With Family 2%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~4 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 77%
Hybrid (Some Online) 22%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 94%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at SUNY College at Geneseo?
SUNY College at Geneseo has an acceptance rate of 64%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend SUNY College at Geneseo?
Tuition at SUNY College at Geneseo is $7,070 for in-state students and $17,310 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $18,698.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY College at Geneseo?
The graduation rate at SUNY College at Geneseo is 72%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is SUNY College at Geneseo a good school?
SUNY College at Geneseo has a Repit College Score of 64/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend SUNY College at Geneseo?
SUNY College at Geneseo has a total enrollment of 3,928 students. Most students (94%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near SUNY College at Geneseo?
Yes! Approximately 0% of students at SUNY College at Geneseo live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 4 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology