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Academic Information

Acceptance Rate: 64%
Average High School GPA: 3.7
Standardized Test Policy: Test‑Optional
SAT Range (middle 50%): 1200–1380
ACT Range (middle 50%): 26–31
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
Demographics & Costs

Undergraduate Population: 3,902
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition + Fees: $8,999/year (2024-2025)
Out-of-State Tuition + Fees: $19,569/year (2024-2025)
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
Location & Setting

City, State: Geneseo, New York
Setting: Rural small town (220 acres)
U.S. Region: Northeast
Average Winter Temperature: January average is ~27°F (−3°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July average ~80°F (27°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: ~40–45 inches
Nearest Airport: Rochester–Monroe International Airport (ROC) — ~30 miles (~40 min drive)
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Instagram: @sunygeneseo
Twitter: @SUNYGeneseo
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TikTok: @sunygeneseo
Student Life

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University Athletics

NCAA Division III
Empire 8 Conference
Nickname: Knights
Mascot: Victor E. Knight
Athletic Website
Swimming & Diving Team

Aquatic Complex: Merritt Athletic Center
2024-25 Men’s Team Roster
2024-25 Women’s Team Roster
Head Coach: Paul Dotterweich
Coaching Staff
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #21
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Empire 8 Conference
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #23
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #1 in Empire 8 Conference
2024–25 Men’s Best Times
2024–25 Women’s Best Times
U.S. News College Rankings

#13 in Regional Universities North (tie)
#4 in Top Public Schools
#38 in Best Value Schools
Business Programs
Psychology Programs
#277 in Economics (tie)
#1 in Best Undergraduate Teaching
#5 in Most Innovative Schools (tie)
#96 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)
Forbes Top Colleges

#156 Top Colleges 2025
#69 In Public Colleges
#66 In The Northeast
#115 America's Best Value Colleges 2019
Niche Grades

Overall Grade: C+
Academics: B-
Diversity: C+
Athletics: C+
Professors: C+
Dorms: C-
Student Life: C
Value: B
Campus: C-
Party Scene: B+
Location: B-
Campus Food: C
Safety: B
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: NR
Best College for Athletics in America: NR