State University of New York College at GeneseoAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Deadline
February 1, 2022
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Admissions Department
1 College Circle Geneseo, NY 14454-1401
(866) 245-5211
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 4
Science 4
Foreign Language 4
Social Studies 4
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted January 1
SAT Only Considered if submitted January 1
ACT Only Considered if submitted January 1
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not used if submitted January 1
SAT Subject Tests Only Not used if submitted Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported SAT: No policy as of now, ACT: No policy as of now
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
1 College Circle
Geneseo
NY
14454-1401
Phone
(866) 245-5211
Fax
(585) 245-5005
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1, 2022
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
March 1
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1, December 1
Early Decision Notification
December 15
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Recommended for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 recommended for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
61% of 10,250 applicants were admitted
Women
62% of 6,682 applicants were admitted
Men
61% of 3,568 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,065 (17%) of 6,289 admitted students enrolled
Women
692 (17%) of 4,118 admitted students enrolled
Men
373 (17%) of 2,171 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
560
Students Accepting Wait List Position
560
Students Admitted From Wait List
44
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
8.3%
3.50 - 3.74
39.6%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
6%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 611 average , 570-660 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
10%
Score of 600 - 700
48.5%
Score of 500 - 600
39%
Score of 400 - 500
2.5%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW: 610 average , 570-650 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
9.6%
Score of 600 - 700
50.4%
Score of 500 - 600
36.7%
Score of 400 - 500
3.2%
Score of 300 - 400
0.1%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
27 average , 24-29 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
24.4%
Score of 24 - 29
56.8%
Score of 18 - 23
18.8%
Score of 12 - 17
0%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 36%
Top quarter: 72%
Top half: 95%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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