SUNY Profiles - The State University of New York
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UNIVERSITY COLLEGES < 23<br />
>Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Science (BS) degree is awarded with<br />
majors in accounting, biology, business administration,<br />
chemistry, communication, computer and<br />
in for ma tion science, earth science, geochemistry,<br />
geology, geophysics, indus trial management,<br />
journalism, mathematics, mathematics-physics,<br />
medi cal tech nology, molecular genetics, music<br />
therapy, physics, social work, and sound recording<br />
technology.<br />
>BS in Education (BSEd) degree is awarded with<br />
majors in early childhood, and childhood education.<br />
Adolescence certification is available in biology,<br />
chemis try, earth science, English, French, mathematics,<br />
music, physics, social studies, and Spanish.<br />
>BA or BS degree in Inter dis ci plinary Studies allows<br />
students to design their own program, including<br />
such concentrations as American studies, arts<br />
administra tion, environmental sciences, inter -<br />
national studies, legal studies, music business,<br />
and women’s studies.<br />
><strong>The</strong> College is affiliated in a co operative engi neer ing<br />
program with Alfred Univer sity, <strong>SUNY</strong> Binghamton,<br />
Case Western Reserve <strong>University</strong>, Clarkson Uni -<br />
versity, Columbia <strong>University</strong>, Cornell <strong>University</strong>,<br />
Louisiana Tech, Ohio <strong>State</strong>, Penn <strong>State</strong> Erie,<br />
Rochester In stitute <strong>of</strong> Technology, Rensselaer<br />
Poly technic Insti tute, <strong>SUNY</strong> at Buffalo, Tri-<strong>State</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>, and Syracuse <strong>University</strong>.<br />
>Five-year cooperative MBA programs have been<br />
estab lished with Clarkson <strong>University</strong>, Niagara<br />
<strong>University</strong>, Rochester Institute <strong>of</strong> Technology, and<br />
St. Bonaventure.<br />
>3/4 BS and DDS Cooperative program with <strong>SUNY</strong><br />
Buffalo and a 3/4 BS and DDO Cooperative program<br />
with <strong>SUNY</strong> Optometry.<br />
Accreditation<br />
>Middle <strong>State</strong>s Commission on Higher Education<br />
>National Association <strong>of</strong> Schools <strong>of</strong> Music<br />
>American Chemical Society<br />
>National Association <strong>of</strong> Schools <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong>atre<br />
>American Speech-Language-Hearing Association<br />
>International Assembly for Collegiate Business<br />
Education<br />
>National Council for the Accreditation <strong>of</strong> Teacher<br />
Education<br />
Housing<br />
Approximately 2,600 students reside on cam pus in<br />
14 residence halls. <strong>The</strong> well-maintained halls <strong>of</strong>fer a<br />
warm, relaxed atmosphere conducive to educational<br />
and social growth. Ample parking is provided within<br />
easy walking distance <strong>of</strong> all major buildings.<br />
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on<br />
campus. Upper-class students <strong>of</strong>ten elect to remain<br />
on campus for their last two years. Residence hall<br />
rooms are equipped with computer access, cable TV,<br />
and telephones. Off-campus housing is available,<br />
and a campus/community bus service is maintained<br />
by the Student Association. Freshmen must live in<br />
single sex residence halls, while coeducational residence<br />
halls are available after the freshman year.<br />
<strong>University</strong> Commons, a new 124-bed residence<br />
hall, features a marché-style dining facility, bookstore,<br />
Starbucks Cafe, and convenience store.<br />
Athletics<br />
<strong>The</strong> intercollegiate athletic program <strong>of</strong>fers 17 Division<br />
III varsity sports on a competitive level for men<br />
and women. An intramural program, organized and<br />
oper ated by the Col lege, sponsors 15 sports for<br />
team and individual competition.<br />
Career Services and Graduate Placement<br />
Comprehensive services related to career choice,<br />
career planning, job search, and ad mission to<br />
graduate and pr<strong>of</strong>essional schools are provided to<br />
all students and alumni.<br />
Individual career counseling, DISCOVER (a multi -<br />
media program), and a library <strong>of</strong> information about<br />
occupations are available to assist with career<br />
explor a tion. Career fairs, Career Night with Fredonia<br />
Alumni and assistance in identifying related experi -<br />
ences (summer jobs, internships, volunteer work,<br />
campus activities) help students get additional<br />
infor mation and test their choices. All students and<br />
alumni may have their résumés and cover letters<br />
individually reviewed and have the option <strong>of</strong> partici -<br />
pati ng in videotaped practice interviews. Special programs<br />
include the Business Career Fair, Gradu ate<br />
and Pr<strong>of</strong>essional School Week, Teacher Recruit ment<br />
Days, Human Services Career Fair, the Recruit ment<br />
Calen dar, and two virtual job fairs. Infor ma tion about<br />
résumés, corre spondence, job searching, and interviewing<br />
are available in handouts, presentations to<br />
student groups, and on the CDO home page. An<br />
online candidate database and job vacancies, vacancy<br />
subscriptions, credentials (reference) files, employer<br />
directories, graduate program directories, employer<br />
literature, and a Web site with related Internet links<br />
are also available.<br />
Freshman Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
Traditional: 1,148<br />
Educational Development Program: 40<br />
High School Average Middle 50%: 87-92<br />
Percent reporting SAT scores: 87%<br />
Middle 50%, Combined<br />
(Math/Critical Reading): 1040-1200<br />
Percent reporting ACT scores: 22%<br />
Middle 50%, Composite: 22-26<br />
Percent reporting rank in class: 86%<br />
Middle 50%, Decile Range:<br />
2nd-4th<br />
EOP: 58<br />
High School Average Middle 50%: 79-84<br />
Percent reporting SAT scores: 81%<br />
Middle 50%, Combined<br />
(Math/Critical Reading): 900-1020<br />
Percent reporting ACT scores: 19%<br />
Middle 50%, Composite: 18-22<br />
Percent reporting rank in class: 78%<br />
Middle 50%, Decile Range:<br />
4th-6th<br />
Academic and Demographic Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
Historically, almost one <strong>of</strong> three freshmen are firstgeneration<br />
college students. <strong>The</strong> largest number,<br />
however, come from homes where at least one<br />
parent attended college. <strong>The</strong> typical student was 18<br />
years <strong>of</strong> age, achieved a B+ average, and achieved<br />
1120 on the SAT and 24.5 composite score on the<br />
ACT. Approxi mately 110 freshmen received merit<br />
scholarships awarded through the Fredonia College<br />
scholarship program.<br />
Demographic and Geographic Pr<strong>of</strong>ile<br />
Western <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>/Southern Tier: 56%<br />
Central/Northern <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>: 26%<br />
Metro NYC/Long Island: 8%<br />
Capital District/Catskills/Hudson Valley: 7%<br />
Out-<strong>of</strong>-<strong>State</strong> Residents: 3%<br />
Special Programs<br />
>Early Admission<br />
>Early Decision<br />
>Special Talent Admission<br />
>Time-Shortened Degree<br />
>Deferred Admission<br />
Application Services Center Participant? Yes<br />
<strong>SUNY</strong> Geneseo<br />
Office <strong>of</strong> Admissions<br />
Kristine Shay<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Admissions<br />
1 College Circle<br />
Geneseo, <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong> 14454-1471<br />
585.245.5571, 866.245.5211<br />
admissions@geneseo.edu<br />
www.geneseo.edu<br />
Undergraduate Enrollment 5,495<br />
Men: 2,341 Full-time: 5,395<br />
Women: 3,154 Part-time: 100<br />
Most Popular Programs<br />
Biol ogy; Business Administration; Chemistry;<br />
English; Physics; and Psychology<br />
Faculty<br />
Full-time: 265<br />
Part-time: 102<br />
Doctorates: 242<br />
Student-Faculty Ratio: 19 to 1<br />
Chancellor’s Awards for<br />
Excellence in Teaching: 80<br />
Distinguished Pr<strong>of</strong>essors: 10<br />
Campus<br />
Geneseo was established more than 150 years ago<br />
by James and William Wadsworth, whose de scen -<br />
dants still reside in the village their family founded<br />
in the late 1700s. <strong>The</strong> traditions and collegiate<br />
history <strong>of</strong> the area are em bodied at the Geneseo<br />
campus, with its brick walkways, shady maples,<br />
and flourishing ivy.<br />
<strong>The</strong> village <strong>of</strong> 7,000, recognized as a National Historic<br />
Landmark, is located in the Genesee Valley <strong>of</strong><br />
western <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong>. <strong>The</strong> College is small, delightfully<br />
personal, and sits on 220 acres on a hillside over -<br />
look ing the valley. Geneseo is close to two major<br />
cities—Rochester and Buffalo—as well as the scenic<br />
beauty and recreational opportunities <strong>of</strong> the Finger<br />
Lakes region. Letch worth <strong>State</strong> Park, Conesus Lake,<br />
and Bristol Valley and Swain ski areas are within a<br />
few miles <strong>of</strong> the campus.<br />
Unique Features<br />
<strong>The</strong> Undergraduate Research Grants program,<br />
admin istered by the Geneseo Foundation, allows a<br />
host <strong>of</strong> students to engage in re search each year.<br />
Many team with Geneseo faculty members on<br />
research projects, contributing to papers and giving<br />
presentations at national meetings.<br />
<strong>The</strong> foundation also awards more than 250 meritbased<br />
scholarships annually.<br />
Many courses, including a humanities course in<br />
Athens, Greece, or at Oxford <strong>University</strong> in England,<br />
are <strong>of</strong>fered each summer.<br />
An internship program allows students to gain<br />
practical experi ence in everything from tele vision<br />
production to market research.<br />
Geneseo has been listed in national publications<br />
as one <strong>of</strong> the most selective colleges in <strong>New</strong> <strong>York</strong><br />
<strong>State</strong>. ➤