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Bachelor of Arts in Black Studies / Africana Studies State University of New York College at Geneseo State University of New York College at Geneseo, USA

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USD 17640

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 50

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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75

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Black Studies is designed for students who want to take an interdisciplinary approach to their education. By working closely with faculty advisors, students in this major design an individualized program of courses, and internship experiences.

The minor in Africana Studies is designed to provide interdisciplinary approaches to the experiences of peoples of African descent in Africa, in the Americas, and throughout the African diaspora. The minor will enable Geneseo students not only to broaden their perception of cultural diversity but to gain a deeper understanding of cultures. Students will draw knowledge from the humanities, the social sciences, the arts, and other fields of learning that will prepare them to begin to face some of the challenges of "living in an increasingly global and diverse world

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    75 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    17640

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 50

    Application Fee
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    13000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Type of Scholarship Scholarship Information Amount/ Range
    Geneseo Community Scholarship
    International Baccalaureate Scholarship
    Multicultural Fellows Program Scholarship
    Geneseo Transfer Scholarship
    International Student Academic Merit Scholarship
    VanArsdale Scholarship
    Geneseo Community Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to first-year students based on core GPA and rigor of academic program (e.g., AP, IB, dual enrollment); must attend full-time and live on campus
    International Baccalaureate Scholarship Criteria: Awarded to students who have earned an IB diploma
    Multicultural Fellows Program Scholarship Criteria: For high-achieving first-year students from historically disenfranchised or low-income communities; must live on campus
    Geneseo Transfer Scholarship Criteria: Based on cumulative transfer GPA; must attend full-time
    International Student Academic Merit Scholarship Criteria: Based on academic achievement, transcripts or national exams; must submit admission application and all academic documents
    VanArsdale Scholarship Criteria: One international student selected annually for academic excellence at Geneseo

    LINK: https://www.geneseo.edu/international/cost-scholarships
    Geneseo Community Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,000 per year, renewable for 4 years; additional funds may be awarded based on financial need
    International Baccalaureate Scholarship Amount: One-time award of $1,000
    Multicultural Fellows Program Scholarship Amount: $7,000 per year, renewable for 4 years, applied to on-campus room charges
    Geneseo Transfer Scholarship Amount: Up to $2,000 per year, renewable up to 3 years

    Scholarship for Out-of-State First-Year Students
    Criteria: Based on core GPA; must attend full-time and live on campus
    Amount: Up to $8,000 per year, renewable for 4 years, applied to on-campus room charges
    International Student Academic Merit Scholarship Amount: Up to $8,000 per year, renewable for 4 years with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
    VanArsdale Scholarship Amount: Not specified

     

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