About Siena College

Founded in 1937, Siena College. is a Private college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 3,178 full time undergraduate students, and 61 full time graduate students.

The Siena College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 216 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Siena College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate72%
Application Deadline1-Dec
Application Fee50
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,37% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 10 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

92% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 66% were in the top quarter, and 23% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Siena College.

4%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
58%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
8%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
38%
“All the time, including weekends”
4%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
17%
“We bought the gear”
70%
“We live for the big game”
25%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
4%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
56%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
80%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
12%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
4%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
30%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
52%
“We only party on weekends”
9%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
29%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
13%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
4%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
58%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
8%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
38%
“All the time, including weekends”
4%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
25%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
17%
“We bought the gear”
70%
“We live for the big game”
25%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
4%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
56%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
80%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
12%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
4%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
30%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
52%
“We only party on weekends”
9%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
8%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
29%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
13%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Siena College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    92 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    60 Students rated off-campus housing 2.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    96 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    99 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    98 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    99 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    99 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    99 Students rated academics 4 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Siena College?

37 Students rated Siena College

Jessica - 12/01/2020

Perfect size and great community. Although it's dominated by rich white conservative men, we are trying to change the culture and setting. The Franciscan mindset of acceptance and service are great, and you can feel the community compared to the 7 other colleges I have visited before coming here. If you're worried about it being a catholic institution, that doesn't become a problem and many religions and views are encouraged.

Liam - 10/01/2020

My experience with Siena has been very positive and I have gotten a lot out of my time here. The community feel is the biggest thing Siena offers. This definitely feels more like a home than a school in terms of how the students, faculty and staff interact and coexist. You feel like an actual member of something bigger compared to just being a number in most case for other schools. Your professors genuinely want the best for their students and they are always available for you. Siena wants you to be involved and actively contributing to the campus which makes a huge difference in how you experience your 4 years here. My only wish is that there was some bigger departments that exist so that some of the minors they offer here could become programs that offer majors. That would definitely make a big impact on what kind of student body we have and a wider range of people could potentially apply looking to have the full Siena experience while also being put on a good career path for them individually.

Christina - 09/30/2020

I love Siena. I am involved on campus, I am happy that I picked this college for my 4yr Undergrad. Most of the professor are there for you, they want you to succeed which makes learning in and out of the classroom easier. Everyone on this campus does care for everyone whether that be advisors, dining hall workers or maintenance crew, they all care. Lastly, there is typically always something to do on campus which is an added benefit.

Caroline - 09/29/2020

Siena College isn't lying when they say that they are offering the education of a lifetime. As a current junior, the opportunities that I have already been given are insane. Internships abroad, service trips, community service days, and the list goes on and on. There is always something for someone to do on campus, and it is always exciting to see what the next opportunity will be.

Siena College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Siena College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Siena College is 72%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    visit the college beforehand and talk to the students there

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Community oriented institution rooted in Franciscan Values working to prepare students for he real world by offering tons of realworld experience and hiring experienced professors. The studnets know when to focus on academics but are also able to have fun and enjoy their time at college.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    nothing

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    What the people are like on campus

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  6. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Everyone fits in at Siena College. As long as you engage yourself in activities outside of class, you're sure to meet people that could become your lifetime friends. Siena College is full of school-spirit and people who love to give back to the Albany community. It is a great place for anyone who loves people.

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  7. What's unique about your campus?

    Definitely the size of the school overall. It's a perfect transition school from high school to college. It's not one of those giant colleges where you feel like a guppy in an ocean of people. The class size is absolutely perfect in regards to maintaining a comfortable learning environment, and with so few people in your class section, it's much easier to communicate with your professors.

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    We are in the top 10 in New York State for passing the CPA exam.

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  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    sense of community established there. volunteer opportunities available to people. the school of business

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  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    If you're looking for a really politically active campus, Siena surely isn't the place. If you want to inspire some political debate and action though, its well suited to cultivation.

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  11. Describe the students at your school.

    Although, as is true with most real-life situations, there are a few immature or mean-spirited students, but on the whole, overall I would say that I enjoyed most of the students I went to school with, and Siena fosters a friendly and inviting community.

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  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Siena is unique because it's a school where everyone cares about each other, including the staff. Professors and students build great relationships, as well as the students with one another. Also, there is an amazing amount of school spirit felt throughout the community, despite our small size in comparison to other colleges and universities.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    People are all from long island, conservative and stuck up

    Read all  9 answers

Student Body

Students

52%

female

48%

male

3,178

Total Undergrad Enrollment

61

Total Grad Students

19%

Out-Of-State

78%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

63

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

76%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
% Black or African-American
4%
% Hispanic/Latino
8%
% White or Caucasian
79%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Siena College receive some sort of financial aid. 25% were awarded federal grants. While 74% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$34,611

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,287

Books and Supplies

$14,105

Room and Board

50,003

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$16,379
$30 - $48K
$21,070
$48 - $75K
$23,041
$75 - $110K
$26,933
$110K & UP
$31,555

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