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The State University of New York at Geneseo is located in Livingston County, New York. It is a member of the State University of New York system. It was established as the Wadsworth Normal and Training School in 1871. Geneseo offers more than 45 undergraduate majors, over 5 masters programs and over 20 interdisciplinary minors.
The Lamron is an independent student newspaper, which has been published since 1922. WGSU is Geneseo's federally-licensed radio station. Its athletic teams are nicknamed the Knights.
The most common majors at the school are in mathematics, science, and education and teaching.
SUNY Geneseo does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 65% of potential students in 2007-2008. Only 25% of students scored 610 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at SUNY Geneseo centered around 620 to 690, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 5,548 students were enrolled in SUNY Geneseo.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. SUNY Geneseo student athletes compete in State University of New York Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
SUNY At Geneseo
1 College Circle
Geneseo, NY 14454-1465
General Phone: (585) 245-5211
http://www.geneseo.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 369 | special ed, education courses, education of speech impaired, reading teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 242 | English, sociology, political science, history, anthropology, international relations, economics, Spanish language, ... |
| Business and Management | 172 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 148 | biology, physics, biochemistry, chemistry, geology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 105 | psychology |
| Media | 66 | communication studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 36 | speech pathology |
| Mathematics | 27 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 17 | art studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Music | 8 | music, various music studies |
| Fine Arts | 7 | art history and criticism |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for SUNY Geneseo in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,132 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 87 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, SUNY Geneseo had a total enrollment of 5,548 students (5,456 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 44% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 96% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
SUNY Geneseo offers campus housing for 3,247 of its 5,456 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Geneseo, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,435 | 3,698 | 35% | 1,081 | 29% |
| Men | 4,177 | 1,675 | 40% | 501 | 30% |
| Women | 6,258 | 2,023 | 32% | 580 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 610 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 68% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 30% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,658 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,918 |
| Room and board | $ 9,070 |
| Room charge | $ 5,720 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
SUNY Geneseo participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 284500)
SUNY Geneseo has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 109 | 62 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 27 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 53 | $85,103 | 17 | $80,352 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 54 | $67,707 | 36 | $66,326 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $55,621 | 37 | $55,528 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 11 | $50,410 | 10 | $52,580 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 148 | $70,185 | 102 | $62,996 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
| Track | State University of New York Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Multicultural Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SUNY Geneseo Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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