Is SUNY College at Geneseo a Catholic college?

No. SUNY College at Geneseo is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Newman Catholic Campus Ministry of SUNY Geneseo.

Where is Mass celebrated at SUNY College at Geneseo?

Mass is listed at Interfaith Center, 11 Franklin Street, St. Mary's Church and 20 Avon Road. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

College · Catholic life on campus

SUNY College at Geneseo

LocationGeneseo, NY
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 3,928 students

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SUNY College at Geneseo is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Newman Catholic Campus Ministry of SUNY Geneseo offers a weekly Thursday Mass with a pasta dinner at the Interfaith Center and Sunday student Masses at St. Mary's Church. St. Luke the Evangelist Parish runs the Newman community, and its Monday adoration at St. Mary's is listed on the parish website.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 3

Thursday5:15 PMInterfaith Center, 11 Franklin Street · Weekly Mass followed by a free pasta dinner (Newman page).
Sunday8:00 AMSt. Mary's Church, 20 Avon Road · Sunday student Mass listed on the Newman page; the parish homepage lists 10:00 AM (see gaps).
Sunday10:15 AMSt. Mary's Church, 20 Avon Road · Sunday student Mass listed on the Newman page; the parish homepage lists 10:00 AM (see gaps).

Adoration 1

Monday5:00 PM–7:00 PMSt. Mary Church · Parish page: every Monday of the month.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 14, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)

Newman Catholic Campus Ministry of SUNY Geneseo | SUNY Geneseogeneseo.edu/newman · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Join us for our weekly Mass and free pasta dinner every Thursday @ 5:15 at the Interfaith Center”
The Newman ministry holds a weekly Mass on Thursdays at 5:15 PM at the Interfaith Center, followed by a free pasta dinner.
“Contact Mike Sauter with questions sauter@geneseo.edu”
Mike Sauter is the named contact for questions about the Newman ministry.
“Sundays at 10:15 AM St. Mary’s Church 20 Avon Road, Geneseo”
The Newman ministry lists a Sunday student Mass at 10:15 AM at St. Mary's Church, 20 Avon Road.
Welcome to St. Luke the Evangelist | St. Luke the Evangeliststlukelivingstoncounty.org · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Eucharistic Adoration at St. Mary’s is every Monday of the month from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at St. Mary Church.”
The parish lists Eucharistic adoration at St. Mary's Church on Mondays from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

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Catholic churches nearby

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St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church — 0.4 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Catholic life on campus

67 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (Newman Catholic Campus Ministry page on the college website; the diocese lists the parish as serving SUNY Geneseo.)
Sources (2)
1. Newman Catholic Campus Ministry of SUNY Geneseo | SUNY Geneseogeneseo.edu/newman · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Join us for our weekly Mass and free pasta dinner every Thursday @ 5:15 at the Interfaith Center”
  The Newman ministry holds a weekly Mass on Thursdays at 5:15 PM at the Interfaith Center, followed by a free pasta dinner.
2. Campus Ministry | Pastoral Services, Diocese of Rochesterps.dor.org/pastoral-services-offices-and-ministries/campuses · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Geneseo, SUNY St. Luke the Evangelist Parish”
  The Diocese of Rochester's campus ministry list names St. Luke the Evangelist Parish for SUNY Geneseo.
Not enough information:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (The priest listed is the parochial administrator of the parish that runs the Newman community.)
Sources (2)
1. Staff | St. Luke the Evangeliststlukelivingstoncounty.org/staff · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Fr. Daniel L. White Parochial Administrator”
  Fr. Daniel L. White is the parochial administrator of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish.
2. College Students - Newman Community | St. Luke the Evangeliststlukelivingstoncounty.org/groups/college-students · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Leslie Nieves, liaison to Campus Ministry for the Newman Catholic Community at SUNY Geneseo”
  The parish describes the Newman community for college students as part of the parish, with Leslie Nieves as liaison.
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (One weekday Mass (Thursday at 5:15 PM) at the Interfaith Center.)
Sources (1)
1. Newman Catholic Campus Ministry of SUNY Geneseo | SUNY Geneseogeneseo.edu/newman · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Join us for our weekly Mass and free pasta dinner every Thursday @ 5:15 at the Interfaith Center”
  The Newman ministry holds a weekly Mass on Thursdays at 5:15 PM at the Interfaith Center, followed by a free pasta dinner.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Two Sunday student Masses at St. Mary's Church, the Newman Sunday location. The parish homepage lists 10:00 AM; see gaps.)
Sources (1)
1. Newman Catholic Campus Ministry of SUNY Geneseo | SUNY Geneseogeneseo.edu/newman · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Sundays at 10:15 AM St. Mary’s Church 20 Avon Road, Geneseo”
  The Newman ministry lists a Sunday student Mass at 10:15 AM at St. Mary's Church, 20 Avon Road.
  “Contact Mike Sauter with questions sauter@geneseo.edu”
  Mike Sauter is the named contact for questions about the Newman ministry.
Not enough information:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)One kind (Retreats are the one formation program named on the Newman pages.)
Sources (1)
1. Retreats | SUNY Geneseo Newmangeneseo.edu/newman/retreats · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “We also participate in a semesterly Intercollegiate retreat at a Franciscan retreat center, Mt. Irenaeus.”
  The Newman ministry takes students on retreats, including a semesterly intercollegiate retreat at Mt. Irenaeus.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration1 to 5 times a week (4 weekly times documented: 3 Mass, 0 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

A weekly Thursday Mass is held at the Interfaith Center, and Sunday student Masses are listed at St. Mary's Church.
Sources (1)
1. Newman Catholic Campus Ministry of SUNY Geneseo | SUNY Geneseogeneseo.edu/newman · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Join us for our weekly Mass and free pasta dinner every Thursday @ 5:15 at the Interfaith Center”
  The Newman ministry holds a weekly Mass on Thursdays at 5:15 PM at the Interfaith Center, followed by a free pasta dinner.
  “Sundays at 10:15 AM St. Mary’s Church 20 Avon Road, Geneseo”
  The Newman ministry lists a Sunday student Mass at 10:15 AM at St. Mary's Church, 20 Avon Road.
The Newman ministry lists retreats, including a semesterly intercollegiate retreat at Mt. Irenaeus.
Sources (1)
1. Retreats | SUNY Geneseo Newmangeneseo.edu/newman/retreats · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “We also participate in a semesterly Intercollegiate retreat at a Franciscan retreat center, Mt. Irenaeus.”
  The Newman ministry takes students on retreats, including a semesterly intercollegiate retreat at Mt. Irenaeus.

Concerns

Sunday Mass times differ between pages: the Newman page lists 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM, and the parish homepage lists 10:00 AM at St. Mary's.
Sources (1)
1. Newman Catholic Campus Ministry of SUNY Geneseo | SUNY Geneseogeneseo.edu/newman · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Sundays at 10:15 AM St. Mary’s Church 20 Avon Road, Geneseo”
  The Newman ministry lists a Sunday student Mass at 10:15 AM at St. Mary's Church, 20 Avon Road.
  “Contact Mike Sauter with questions sauter@geneseo.edu”
  Mike Sauter is the named contact for questions about the Newman ministry.

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The Catholic center

Newman Catholic Campus Ministry of SUNY Geneseo

Address: Interfaith Center, 11 Franklin Street, Geneseo, NY
Distance from campus: 0.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: Interfaith Center (weekly Mass and dinner)

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Source: geneseo.edu, verified Oct. 14, 2026, geneseo.edu, verified Oct. 14, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 3 location not published

Retreats 1

Newman retreatsOff campus
Visits to the Abbey of the Genesee for reflection and retreat, and a semesterly intercollegiate retreat at Mt. Irenaeus.
geneseo.edu

Liturgy and prayer 3

Thursday Mass and pasta dinner
Thursdays 5:15 PM
Weekly Mass at the Interfaith Center followed by a free pasta dinner for students.
geneseo.edu
Sunday Student Mass
Sundays 8:00 AM and 10:15 AM
Student Masses at St. Mary's Church, 20 Avon Road.
geneseo.edu, geneseo.edu
Eucharistic adoration at St. Mary's
Mondays 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Parish adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Mary Church.
stlukelivingstoncounty.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (4)

Newman Catholic Campus Ministry of SUNY Geneseo | SUNY Geneseogeneseo.edu/newman · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Join us for our weekly Mass and free pasta dinner every Thursday @ 5:15 at the Interfaith Center”
The Newman ministry holds a weekly Mass on Thursdays at 5:15 PM at the Interfaith Center, followed by a free pasta dinner.
“They are the Interfaith Center at 11 Franklin Street, and St. Mary’s at 20 Avon Road.”
The ministry names the Interfaith Center at 11 Franklin Street and St. Mary's at 20 Avon Road as its two main locations.
“Join us for our weekly Mass and free pasta dinner every Thursday @ 5:15 at the Interfaith Center”
The Newman ministry holds a weekly Mass on Thursdays at 5:15 PM at the Interfaith Center, followed by a free pasta dinner.
Who We Are | SUNY Geneseo Newmangeneseo.edu/newman/who-we-are · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“We are a group which hopes to foster spiritual and intellectual growth, rooted in the Catholic tradition.”
The Newman ministry describes itself as a Catholic-tradition group for students.
College Students - Newman Community | St. Luke the Evangeliststlukelivingstoncounty.org/groups/college-students · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Leslie Nieves, liaison to Campus Ministry for the Newman Catholic Community at SUNY Geneseo”
The parish describes the Newman community for college students as part of the parish, with Leslie Nieves as liaison.
Campus Ministry | Pastoral Services, Diocese of Rochesterps.dor.org/pastoral-services-offices-and-ministries/campuses · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Geneseo, SUNY St. Luke the Evangelist Parish”
The Diocese of Rochester's campus ministry list names St. Luke the Evangelist Parish for SUNY Geneseo.

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Academic Excellence

78 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score71%
First-year retention 20% of score87%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,286 · ACT 28.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score16 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$14,838

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

Sports	NCAA Division III · Empire Eight
Setting	Town
ROTC	Army · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	16 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	3,868
Total students	3,928
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$18,211
Cost of attendance (per year)	$27,709
Median federal debt at graduation	$19,500
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	71%
First-year retention	87%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$67,316
Admission rate	66%
Students receiving Pell grants	28%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 1190–1340ACT 26–31

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1286
SAT reading & writing	600–670
SAT math	590–670
ACT composite	26–31
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 73 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Rochester

The Most Reverend John S. Bonnici, Bishop of Rochester

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dor.org, dor.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 196167
Carnegie classification: Master's university (small programs)
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is SUNY College at Geneseo a Catholic college?: No. SUNY College at Geneseo is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Newman Catholic Campus Ministry of SUNY Geneseo.
What is SUNY College at Geneseo’s Catholic Life Score?: 70 out of 100 (grade C). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at SUNY College at Geneseo?: Mass is listed at Interfaith Center, 11 Franklin Street, St. Mary's Church and 20 Avon Road. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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