Geneseo, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Public

SUNY College at Geneseo

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 3,928-student campus.

9.93
Incidents / 1k students
#2,889
Rank of 3,050
#189
NY rank
3,928
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

SUNY College at Geneseo reports 9.93 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,889 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 96% of ranked campuses its size.

9.93
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,889
of 3,050 ranked nationally
96%
report fewer incidents than this campus
13
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+1 reported incidents

SUNY College at Geneseo increased from 12 to 13 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

SUNY College at Geneseo is a Public institution located in Geneseo, NY, enrolling approximately 3,928 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 28 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #189 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 3,928 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at SUNY College at Geneseo is "Rape" with 13 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 3.92 incidents per 1,000 students, SUNY College at Geneseo reports 153% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 4 total fires, 1 injuries. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

9.93 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2889

See peer comparison

State Rank (NY)

#189

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

13

across 11 crime categories

Where SUNY College at Geneseo sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

10 safer than 4% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Below this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Below this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Below this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Below this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). This entry sits in this band. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

SUNY College at Geneseo percentile rank 5.3%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2889 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

SUNY College at Geneseo reports 153% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$8,999
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,569
Avg Net Price
$18,211
Median Debt
$19,500
Pell Grant Recipients
28%
How does this cost rank in NY? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
66%
SAT Average
1286
SAT Math Range
590–670
ACT Average
28
ACT Range
26–31

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
72%
Retention Rate
87%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$51,097
Median Earnings (10yr)
$67,316
Loan Repayment (3yr)
83%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

SUNY College at Geneseo: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 333% (3 → 13 incidents)

051015 202120222023 3 13 ▲ +333.3%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 110
Burglary 240
Fondling 142
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 931
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 4 1 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 8
Liquor 2023 2 21
Weapons 2023 1 0
Drugs 2022 0 3
Liquor 2022 0 91
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 14
Liquor 2021 0 94
Weapons 2021 0 1

SUNY College at Geneseo vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

NY

SUNY College at Geneseo

9.93 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,889
Enrollment
3,928
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN · 3,926 enrolled
Safety Score 3.06
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD · 3,939 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Babson College
Babson Park, MA · 3,943 enrolled
Safety Score 9.38
Bevill State Community College
Jasper, AL · 3,946 enrolled
Safety Score 0.25
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL · 3,906 enrolled
Safety Score 6.91

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest SUNY College at Geneseo nationally (rank #2889), regardless of size or state.

New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Las Cruces, NM
National Rank #2888
Keck Graduate Institute
Claremont, CA
National Rank #2890
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PA
National Rank #2887
Knox College
Galesburg, IL
National Rank #2891
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
National Rank #2886

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SUNY College at Geneseo safe?
SUNY College at Geneseo has a safety score of 9.93 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,889 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at SUNY College at Geneseo?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does SUNY College at Geneseo compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does SUNY College at Geneseo have fire safety data?
Yes. SUNY College at Geneseo reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding SUNY College at Geneseo's Safety Profile

SUNY College at Geneseo in Geneseo, NY enrolls 3,928 students and has a safety score of 9.93 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2889 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 12 in 2022 to 13 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 4 fires were reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

SUNY College at Geneseo's 9.93 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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