The College of Saint Rose

Overview

The College of Saint Rose, located in Albany, New York, is a private institution established in 1920. This college, known for its strong focus on arts and education programs, is set in an urban environment roughly 90 miles from the larger city of New York. The campus features a blend of traditional and modern architecture with facilities that support a variety of academic disciplines. Saint Rose offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across four schools: Arts & Humanities, Business, Education, and Mathematics & Sciences. The college provides on-campus housing options to students, accommodating a significant portion of the undergraduate population in residence halls and apartments. While it possesses a diverse academic portfolio, Saint Rose is particularly recognized for its programs in music, business, and education. The institution maintains a moderate level of application selectivity. Although not primarily known for its athletic programs, Saint Rose sponsors a variety of NCAA Division II sports teams, competing as the Golden Knights.

The College of Saint Rose has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  1,936 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 850 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $35,104 plus fees of $1,294. The College of Saint Rose is ranked 577 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.