State University of New York College at Geneseo

If you are thinking about applying to SUNY Geneseo, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is February 1 and the application fee is $50.

Students who apply to SUNY Geneseo for fall should hear back from SUNY Geneseo by March 1.

SUNY Geneseo Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of SUNY Geneseo's admissions stats.

SUNY Geneseo 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	33.5%
Mean SAT Score	1242
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	25%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	5%
Waitlist	Yes

State University of New York College at Geneseo Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for State University of New York College at Geneseo.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 15	December 15
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

---

Want to Apply Early to SUNY Geneseo?

---

SUNY Geneseo offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 15 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at SUNY Geneseo is 66%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 74%. In 2022, SUNY Geneseo admitted 154 of the 234 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to college to help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it shows your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

---

More on State University of New York College at Geneseo Admissions

---

Is SUNY Geneseo Challenging To Get Into?

It is moderately difficult to get into SUNY Geneseo. SUNY Geneseo evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, SUNY Geneseo accepted 74% of students, around 6,723 from 9,103 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like SUNY Geneseo, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to State University of New York College at Geneseo

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to SUNY Geneseo

SUNY Geneseo has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into SUNY Geneseo?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at SUNY Geneseo

What does SUNY Geneseo consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Academic GPA	Important
Class Rank	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Application Essay	Important
Racial/Ethnic Status	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with SUNY Geneseo for more information on admission factors.

SUNY Geneseo Application Requirements

To apply to SUNY Geneseo, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with SUNY Geneseo's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation		1
Transcript(S) of College Record
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Transcript of High School Record	√

---

GPA and Testing

---

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into SUNY Geneseo?

Students admitted to SUNY Geneseo have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 15.2% submitted a class rank. At SUNY Geneseo 33.5% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 65.2% were in the top 25% and 94.8% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At State University of New York College at Geneseo, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	9%
3.75 and 3.99	38%
3.50 and 3.74	31.1%
3.25 and 3.49	13.7%
3.00 and 3.24	5.2%
2.50 and 2.9	2.1%
2.00 and 2.49	0.7%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to SUNY Geneseo directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

SUNY Geneseo looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

SUNY Geneseo has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 25% of SUNY Geneseo's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 5% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for SUNY Geneseo?

To be competitive with other SUNY Geneseo applicants, you should strive to earn between 1180 and 1320 (or higher!) on the SAT. At SUNY Geneseo 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1320 and 25% of scored lower than 1180, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a SUNY Geneseo student is 1242.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of SUNY Geneseo students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of SUNY Geneseo students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for SUNY Geneseo?

To be most competitive at SUNY Geneseo, you should strive to earn between 25 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for SUNY Geneseo's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for SUNY Geneseo students. Only one out of every four students scored below 25.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to State University of New York College at Geneseo

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to SUNY Geneseo. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in SUNY Geneseo during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

---

SUNY Geneseo Admissions FAQs

---

Can I defer my acceptance to SUNY Geneseo?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to SUNY Geneseo.

Does SUNY Geneseo accept transfer credits?

✅ SUNY Geneseo accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. SUNY Geneseo accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does SUNY Geneseo accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ SUNY Geneseo accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to SUNY Geneseo?

❌ No, SUNY Geneseo is test optional, so you can decide whether to send your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is SUNY Geneseo's acceptance rate?

✅ SUNY Geneseo's acceptance rate is 74%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at SUNY Geneseo?

✅ SUNY Geneseo's early decision acceptance rate was 66% in 2021.

Want To Learn More About SUNY Geneseo?

Choose one of the options below to find out more about about SUNY Geneseo:

Overview

Student Life

Academics

Tuition & Aid

See what others say about SUNY Geneseo in the College Confidential forums

Explore other colleges in New York or use the college admissions predictor to calculate your chances of getting into some of the top colleges and universities in the U.S.