SUNY College at Geneseo Acceptance Rate
Geneseo, New York · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 13,479
- Admitted
- 8,563
- Yield
- 11.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, SUNY College at Geneseo's acceptance rate has risen from 59.1% in 2014–15 to 63.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 9,305 to 13,479 (+45%) over that period.
Its 63.5% rate makes SUNY College at Geneseo more selective than about 71% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 62%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (66.9% for women vs 57.4% for men, a 9.5-point gap). SUNY College at Geneseo has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 11.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,305 | 5,502 | 59.1% | 1,215 |
| 2015–16 | 9,118 | 6,632 | 72.7% | 1,330 |
| 2016–17 | 8,892 | 5,944 | 66.8% | 1,238 |
| 2017–18 | 8,789 | 6,360 | 72.4% | 1,340 |
| 2018–19 | 10,548 | 6,836 | 64.8% | 1,343 |
| 2019–20 | 10,433 | 6,831 | 65.5% | 1,233 |
| 2020–21 | 10,250 | 6,289 | 61.4% | 891 |
| 2021–22 | 9,103 | 6,723 | 73.9% | 1,007 |
| 2022–23 | 9,069 | 6,795 | 74.9% | 872 |
| 2023–24 | 13,479 | 8,563 | 63.5% | 982 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,722 | 5,833 | 66.9% |
| Men | 4,757 | 2,730 | 57.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–690 | 18% |
| SAT Math | 590–690 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–31 | 2% |
How SUNY College at compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is SUNY College at Geneseo's acceptance rate?
SUNY College at Geneseo's acceptance rate is 63.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,563 admitted of 13,479 applicants).
Is SUNY College at Geneseo test optional?
SUNY College at Geneseo is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to SUNY College at Geneseo?
SUNY College at Geneseo received 13,479 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,563.
What SAT score do you need for SUNY College at Geneseo?
Admitted students at SUNY College at Geneseo typically scored 610–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 590–690 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is SUNY College at Geneseo getting harder to get into?
SUNY College at Geneseo has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59.1% in 2014–15 to 63.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.geneseo.edu/.