Resources › For Students and Parents College of Saint Rose Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Tuition, Graduation Rate & More Share Flipboard Email Print Albany, New York. UpstateNYer / Wikimedia Commons For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More by Allen Grove Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Updated September 19, 2017 College of Saint Rose Admissions Overview: The College of Saint Rose is largely open to interested students--it has an acceptance rate of 84%. The school has test-optional admissions, meaning that students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores. Students interested in Saint Rose can apply through the school, or with the Common Application. Additional materials include high school transcripts, a letter of recommendation, and a writing sample. Admissions Data (2016): College of Saint Rose Acceptance Rate: 84%College of Saint Rose has test-optional admissionsTest Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: - / -SAT Math: - / -SAT Writing: - / -What's a good SAT score?ACT Composite: - / -ACT English: - / -ACT Math: - / -What's a good ACT score? College of Saint Rose Description: The College of Saint Rose is an independent, Roman Catholic college located in Albany, New York. The campus is situated in an urban setting within walking distance of the city’s various cultural and recreational offerings, and students also have access to several nearby natural attractions, including the Hudson Valley and the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains. Academically, the College of Saint Rose has a student faculty ratio of 14 to 1 and offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs within the Schools of Arts and Humanities, Business, Education and Mathematics and Sciences. Some of the more popular programs include business administration, childhood education, communication sciences and disorders and educational leadership and administration. Students are involved in campus life, participating in more than 30 clubs and organizations and an active campus ministry program that facilitates a variety of spiritual and service-oriented programs. The College of Saint Rose Golden Knights compete in the NCAA Division II Northeast-10 Conference. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 4,196 (2,587 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 33% Male / 67% Female97% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $30,692Books: $1,200 (why so much?)Room and Board: $12,356Other Expenses: $2,100Total Cost: $46,348 College of Saint Rose Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 99%Loans: 85%Average Amount of AidGrants: $20,747Loans: $7,681 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Business Administration, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Communications, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Psychology. Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 77%Transfer Out Rate: 31%4-Year Graduation Rate: 49%6-Year Graduation Rate: 60% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Lacrosse, Track and Field, Swimming and Diving, Basketball, Golf, Baseball, SoccerWomen's Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field, Volleyball, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Swimming and Diving Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like College of Saint Rose, You May Also Like These Schools: Ithaca College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSt. John's University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSUNY Fredonia: Profile Hofstra University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphAlfred University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSyracuse University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphMarist College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSiena College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity at Albany: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphAdelphi University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Continue Reading