by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending SUNY College at Geneseo, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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The total cost of attendance at SUNY College at Geneseo spanned $26,461.00 to $37,031.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
In-state residents qualified for the lower cost, with out-of-state students paying more: around $26,461.00 in-state versus $37,031.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $8,999.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $17,462.00 |
| Total cost | $26,461.00 |
| That is 37% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $26,461.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,498.00 |
| Net price | $16,963.00 |
| That is 12% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $26,461.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$17,691.00 |
| Net price | $8,770.00 |
| That is 54% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $19,569.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $17,462.00 |
| Total cost | $37,031.00 |
| That is 92% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $37,031.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,498.00 |
| Net price | $27,533.00 |
| That is 43% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $37,031.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$17,691.00 |
| Net price | $19,340.00 |
| That is roughly at the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with tuition and fees and room and board. |
Cost of attendance here has been rising by around 1.3% a year, so a full degree will cost more than a single year — the tables below carry that forward. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Freshman year | $8,882.00 | $17,180.00 | $26,800.00 |
| Senior year | $9,228.00 | $17,850.00 | $27,844.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $36,219.00 | $70,054.00 | $109,279.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $13,798.00 | $26,688.00 | $41,632.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $417.00 | $806.00 | $1,258.00 |
| Total amount paid | $50,017.00 | $96,742.00 | $150,911.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Freshman year | $8,882.00 | $17,180.00 | $26,800.00 |
| Senior year | $8,996.00 | $17,401.00 | $27,144.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $17,879.00 | $34,581.00 | $53,944.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,811.00 | $13,174.00 | $20,551.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $206.00 | $398.00 | $621.00 |
| Total amount paid | $24,690.00 | $47,755.00 | $74,495.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Freshman year | $19,588.00 | $27,886.00 | $37,506.00 |
| Senior year | $20,351.00 | $28,972.00 | $38,966.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $79,871.00 | $113,707.00 | $152,932.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $30,428.00 | $43,318.00 | $58,261.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $919.00 | $1,309.00 | $1,760.00 |
| Total amount paid | $110,299.00 | $157,025.00 | $211,193.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Freshman year | $19,588.00 | $27,886.00 | $37,506.00 |
| Senior year | $19,839.00 | $28,243.00 | $37,986.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $39,427.00 | $56,129.00 | $75,492.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $15,020.00 | $21,383.00 | $28,760.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $454.00 | $646.00 | $869.00 |
| Total amount paid | $54,447.00 | $77,512.00 | $104,252.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $18,211.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $18,021.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,369.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $12,591.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $15,180.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $17,850.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $23,488.00 |
Run your own numbers with the SUNY College at Geneseo Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid page.
Median graduate debt at SUNY College at Geneseo amounts to $14,836.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-load classification.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $4,500.00 |
| 25th | $7,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $14,836.00 |
| 75th | $27,000.00 |
| 90th | $31,490.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $13,500.00 |
| Middle income | $15,000.00 |
| High income | $15,000.00 |
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $14,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $15,000.00 |
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The median debt difference between Pell-eligible and non-Pell graduates of SUNY College at Geneseo is $1,312.00. This institution is flagged by federal data for Pell-debt inequity.
The default-rate classification at SUNY College at Geneseo is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 1.7% |
For a sense of scale, Stafford disbursements at SUNY College at Geneseo total $224,391,718.00 covering 15,551 recipients.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 14 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $6,808.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veterans benefits detail.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing SUNY College at Geneseo, consider the following:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.
