SUNY College at Geneseo: what international applicants need

What are SUNY College at Geneseo's application deadlines for 2026–27?

SUNY College at Geneseo has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 15, 2026 and Regular Decision on March 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is SUNY College at Geneseo's acceptance rate?

66.4% for students who started in fall 2024: SUNY College at Geneseo admitted 10,162 of its 15,293 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does SUNY College at Geneseo require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. SUNY College at Geneseo is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (March 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for SUNY College at Geneseo?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 590–670 in Math and 600–670 in Reading and Writing (4% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 26–31.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is SUNY College at Geneseo's application fee for international students?

SUNY College at Geneseo's application fee is $50 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does SUNY College at Geneseo accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. SUNY College at Geneseo accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does SUNY College at Geneseo accept?

SUNY College at Geneseo doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does SUNY College at Geneseo require?

SUNY College at Geneseo requires one teacher recommendation and a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does SUNY College at Geneseo require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. SUNY College at Geneseo requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does SUNY College at Geneseo have?

43 of SUNY College at Geneseo's 3,881 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does SUNY College at Geneseo cost for international students?

SUNY College at Geneseo is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $19,569 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $8,999). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $15,962. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $39,281 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source