Geneseo is a midsize, public, undergraduate, liberal arts college located in the Finger Lakes Region of Western New York. Widely regarded as New York’s Public Honors College, we’re noted for our high selection standards, our rigorous core curriculum, and the impressive success of our graduates. We are ranked #2 among all regional public colleges in the North (U.S. News & World Report) and we’ve just been ranked the #1 “Best Value”—a combination of quality and price—among the 500+ public colleges and universities in the nation (Kiplinger’s). Since the College Board has told us that you may be a great match for Geneseo, we would like to share with you this brief introduction to the College. To learn more, complete our online request information form at go.geneseo.edu/transferinfo, or visit us on the web at geneseo.edu.
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Geneseo’s rank for “Best Value” (quality and price) among the nation’s 500+ public four-year institutions by Kiplinger’s
More than 90% of our first-time students return for sophomore year, placing Geneseo in the top 3% nationally among four-year public colleges and universities.
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Geneseo is one of only 24 communities nationwide to be recognized as a National Historic Landmark.
A study conducted on behalf of the National Science Foundation and the National Institute for Health determined that Geneseo ranks #10 in the nation among Primarily Undergraduate Institutions in the number of graduates who have earned PhDs in math and science in the past decade (2000-2009).
Proportion of all credit hours taught by full-time faculty, 13 of whom have won national awards for teaching excellence. No courses are taught by graduate students.
Geneseo is the only public undergraduate college in New York with a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest and most distinguished honor society in the country.
Last year, 43% of Geneseo alums pursued full-time graduate study immediately following graduation, one of the highest rates in the nation.
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39% of Geneseo students study abroad, choosing from 600+ Geneseo, SUNY, and other programs worldwide.
The number of Geneseo students who participated in Geneseo Recognizing Excellence, Achievement and Talent (G.R.E.A.T.) Day, which puts the spotlight on student/ faculty research and creative collaborations.
Geneseo students are eligible to enroll in up to two courses per semester at any of the 12 colleges and universities that comprise the Rochester Area College Consortium — including the University of Rochester and the Rochester Institute of Technology — at no additional cost.
1300 Undergraduate Programs Majors Accounting American Studies Anthropology* Applied Physics Art History Biochemistry Biology* Biophysics Black Studies Business Administration Chemistry* Childhood Education Childhood Education/ Special Education Communication Intercultural & Critical Studies Communication Journalism & Media Communication Personal & Professional Comparative Literature Dentistry (3–4) Early Childhood/ Childhood Education Economics* Engineering (3–2) English Creative Writing* English Literature* Geochemistry Geography* Geology* Geophysics
History* International Relations Languages and Literatures– French* Languages and Literatures– Spanish* Mathematics* Music Musical Theatre Optometry (3–4) Osteopathic Medicine (3–4) Philosophy Physical Therapy (3–3) Physics* Political Science* Psychology* Sociology* Theatre Theatre & English* Undecided *Adolescent certification available
Interdisciplinary Minors Africana Studies Asian Studies Biomathematics Central & Eastern European Studies Cognitive Science Conflict Studies Dance Environmental Studies
Film Studies German Human Development Latin American Studies Legal Studies Linguistics Medieval Studies Native American Studies Public Administration Religious Studies Urban Studies Women’s Studies Please note that every major is also offered as a minor.
Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Cooperative Programs 3–4 Dentistry 3–3 Doctorate of Physical Therapy 3–2 Engineering 4–1 Master of Business Administration 3–4 Optometry 3–4 Osteopathic Medicine Early Admittance BS/MD Program with Upstate Medical University College of Medicine
Mean SAT (CR + Math) of Geneseo’s Class of 2017.
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CREATIVE COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATES, 01/14
“A hidden gem…a first choice for high achievers.” — the new york t imes, educati on life
“Geneseo is widely acclaimed as
New York’s Public Honors College.”
Yes, I’d like to learn more about Geneseo. Complete our online request form at go.geneseo.edu/transfer info