College of Saint Rose Admissions

SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Tuition, Graduation Rate & More

Albany, New York
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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 admissions
  • Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile

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% Female
  • 97% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

  • Tuition and Fees: $30,692
  • Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $12,356
  • Other Expenses: $2,100
  • Total 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 Aid
    • Grants: 99%
    • Loans: 85%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $20,747
    • Loans: $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, Soccer
  • Women's Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field, Volleyball, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Swimming and Diving

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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