Founded in 1871 as a school for teachers, Geneseo has evolved into one of the premier public liberal arts colleges in the country. Located on 220 acres in the historic Village of Geneseo, the College is a short drive from Rochester and Buffalo. The campus embodies the traditions of northeastern colleges with its brick walkways, shade trees and flourishing ivy.
The College's $53 million Integrated Science Center includes the only pelletron particle accelerator in western New York - a key asset for scientific research in the region. Geneseo is among the nation's top producers of bachelor's degrees in physics, according to the American Institute of Physics. Among primarily undergraduate institutions, the College ranks in the top 10 nationally in the number of alumni with doctorates in STEM fields.
Geneseo offers 54 undergraduate majors and an array of dual degree and international study programs, including humanities courses in England and Europe each summer, including our core Humanities courses taught in England and Europe each summer.
Student activities include NCAA Division III athletics (2005 national championship in women's cross-country); 200 student organizations (including 11 student multicultural groups); an active student government; community service opportunities; and a variety of distinguished speakers and cultural events each year. The College also offers a nationally award-winning student leadership program and a nationally award-winning community/college collaboration dedicated to rebuilding areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
Location & Facilities
Geneseo in the upstate Finger Lakes region, NY State.
Campus Life
Geneseo's dynamic campus environment is fueled by self-exploration and a shared commitment to learning and achievement. Our students create a distinctive campus culture through involvement in award-winning leadership development and community service programs, nationally competitive intercollegiate teams, and more than 200 student-led organizations. Countless opportunities for student engagement forge a supportive and challenging collegiate experience.
Student can live in the different Residence Halls.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS &INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS