Siena College

Overview

Siena College, established in 1937, is a private Franciscan liberal arts college located in Loudonville, New York, just a few miles from the state capital, Albany. This suburban campus spans 174 acres and is distinguished by its blend of modern and traditional collegiate gothic architecture. Siena offers a range of undergraduate programs, with business, social sciences, and health professions among the most popular majors. The college is recognized for its personalized education, facilitated by a student-faculty ratio that promotes smaller class sizes. Siena's admissions are selective, seeking students who demonstrate solid academic potential. On-campus living is an integral part of the Siena experience, with a majority of students residing in the college's residence halls. While Siena College does not have an emphasis on athletics that overshadows its academic reputation, it fields a variety of teams known as the Saints, which compete in the NCAA Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

In the most recent statistical year 8,344 prospective students applied, and 6,704 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 864 enrolled in the school.  3,503 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 145 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $40,945 plus fees of $1,035. Siena College is ranked 309 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.