Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Minnesota State University Moorhead's yield is 18 pts higher than SUNY College at Geneseo's
Yield rate - 2
Minnesota State University Moorhead admits 59% vs. 66% at SUNY College at Geneseo
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Minnesota State University MoorheadSelective
- SUNY College at GeneseoSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Minnesota State University MoorheadTest-optional
- SUNY College at GeneseoTest-optional
How they read a record
Minnesota State University Moorhead
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered.
SUNY College at Geneseo
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Minnesota State University Moorhead | SUNY College at Geneseo |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why

