School Overview
The College of Saint Rose is a non-profit, coeducational, liberal arts college that is owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Church. It was founded in 1920 and is located in the city of Albany, in the state of New York. It was established by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet and belongs to the Hudson/Mohawk Association of Colleges and Universities, a consortium of sixteen higher education institutions. Total annual enrollment at St. Rose is roughly 4,800 students (about 60% undergraduate and 40% post-graduate).
The College of St. Rose offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master’s and Juris Doctorate (JD) degrees. Bachelor’s degrees are offered in various fields of study, including business, biology, sciences, communication, languages, law, English, social sciences, and arts, among others. In all, the college offers over 80 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. All programs are offered through one of the college’s four academic schools: the School of Business, the School of Education, the School of Arts and Humanities, and the School of Mathematics and Sciences.
General Information
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Admission Office 432 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203 (518) 454-5111 (800) 637-8556 Fax: (518) 454-2013 [email protected] Contact: Mary Grondahl Associate Vice President for Enrollment Planning and Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address 432 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203 (518) 454-5111 www.strose.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,051 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 576 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,051 Graduate enrollment: 2,051 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 66% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 81% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Commercial/Advertising Art B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Public communications B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
The College of Saint Rose Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (518) 454-5111 |
| Website: | www.strose.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.strose.edu/admissions/first-year-students/apply/ |
| Address: | 432 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203-1490 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 4,004 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 59% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,303 (82% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $33,386 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $33,386 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $25,099 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
The College of Saint Rose Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at The College of Saint Rose.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 8 | 4 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Education | 8 | 8 | 12 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 2 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 21 | 46 | 24 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at The College of Saint Rose and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $33,386 |
| Out-of-state | $33,386 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $15,268 |
| Out-of-state | $15,268 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 613 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 610 | 99% | $25,099 |
| Student loan aid | 505 | 82% | $7,781 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,428 | 98% | $16,814 |
| Federal student loans | 1,811 | 73% | $6,866 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for The College of Saint Rose. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled The College of Saint Rose students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 6,566 | 2,076 | 4,490 | Percent admitted | 100% | 84% | 89% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 10% | 12% | 9% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
The College of Saint Rose Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 4,004 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,433 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,571 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
The College of Saint Rose Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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