State University of New York College at Geneseo

It is moderately difficult to get into State University of New York College at Geneseo. The acceptance rate at State University of New York College at Geneseo is 75%. Last year, 9,068 students applied to State University of New York College at Geneseo and 6,794 were admitted.

If you want to apply to State University of New York College at Geneseo, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the application fee is $50.

Students who apply to State University of New York College at Geneseo for the fall semester should anticipate a decision by March 1.

State University of New York College at Geneseo Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of State University of New York College at Geneseo's admissions stats.

State University of New York College at Geneseo 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	28.7%
Mean SAT Score	1246
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	27%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	3%
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	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	2 1	March 1

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Want to Apply Early to State University of New York College at Geneseo?

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State University of New York College at Geneseo offers early decision but not early action. Early decision is binding, meaning 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 State University of New York College at Geneseo is 97%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 75%. Last year, State University of New York College at Geneseo admitted 141 of the 146 students who applied early decision.

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

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

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More on State University of New York College at Geneseo Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to SUNY Geneseo?

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 2022, SUNY Geneseo accepted 75% of students, around 6,794 from the 9,068 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

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to State University of New York College at Geneseo

State University of New York College at Geneseo has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into State University of New York College at Geneseo?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling 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 prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at State University of New York College at Geneseo

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

Make sure to check with State University of New York College at Geneseo for more information on admission factors.

State University of New York College at Geneseo Application Requirements

To apply to State University of New York College at Geneseo, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with State University of New York College at 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	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into State University of New York College at Geneseo?

Students admitted to State University of New York College at Geneseo have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 38.8% submitted a class rank. At State University of New York College at Geneseo 28.7% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 61.5% were in the top 25% and 90.5% 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	10.4%
3.75 and 3.99	34.9%
3.50 and 3.74	30.4%
3.25 and 3.49	15.6%
3.00 and 3.24	6.4%
2.50 and 2.9	2.3%
2.00 and 2.49	–

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 State University of New York College at Geneseo directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights 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

State University of New York College at Geneseo is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 27% of State University of New York College at Geneseo's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for State University of New York College at Geneseo?

To be competitive with other State University of New York College at Geneseo applicants, you should aim to score between 1170 and 1310 (or higher!) on the SAT. At State University of New York College at Geneseo 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1310 and 25% of scored lower than 1170, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a State University of New York College at Geneseo student is 1246.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of State University of New York College at Geneseo students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 580 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of State University of New York College at Geneseo students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 580 or higher.

To be most competitive at State University of New York College at Geneseo, you should strive to earn between 25 and 30.5 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30.5 means you fall in the 75th percentile for State University of New York College at Geneseo's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30.5, and three out of four students scored lower than 30.5 on the ACT.

A 25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for State University of New York College at Geneseo students. Only one out of every four students scored below 25.

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

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to State University of New York College at Geneseo. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in State University of New York College at Geneseo during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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State University of New York College at Geneseo Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to State University of New York College at Geneseo?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to State University of New York College at Geneseo.

Does State University of New York College at Geneseo accept transfer credits?

✅ State University of New York College at Geneseo accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. State University of New York College at Geneseo accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does State University of New York College at Geneseo accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ State University of New York College at Geneseo accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to State University of New York College at Geneseo?

❌ No, State University of New York College at Geneseo is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is State University of New York College at Geneseo's acceptance rate?

✅ State University of New York College at Geneseo's acceptance rate is 75%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at State University of New York College at Geneseo?

✅ State University of New York College at Geneseo's early decision acceptance rate was 97% in 2021.

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