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Siena College Admission Requirements

Loudonville, New York

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Your chances of getting into Siena College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

80.3%
Admission Difficulty for Siena College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Siena College is 80.3%.  Its admission rate is the 102nd lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Siena College and can you get accepted?

Siena College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 6,704 out of the 8,344 who applied were admitted.

Siena College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.53. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Siena College?

80% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Siena College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.53 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1160 on the SAT
  • Score 26 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Siena College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.53

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Siena College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Siena College are to have around a 3.53 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.53 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Siena College accepts 80% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Siena College is 3.53 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #50 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Siena College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Siena College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 2.1% Good
3.75 to 3.99 20.8% Good
3.50 to 3.74 38.7% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 27.7% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 9.7% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 1.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Siena College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Siena College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 31% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1045-1270

Applicants Submitting SAT 

31%
SAT Scores for Siena College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 525
Math 25th Percentile 520
Composite 25th Percentile 1045
SAT Scores for Siena College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 640
Math 75th Percentile 630
Composite 75th Percentile 1270
Average SAT Score 1160

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Siena College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Siena College is 1160 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1045-1270. Students who get into Siena College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Siena College ranks #69 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1160 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Siena College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1045 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1045, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 930, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Siena College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1160 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1157, you have around a 80% chance of being admitted. A 1270 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 88% chance of getting in.

Siena College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1270 and Above Good >88%
1157 to 1270 Avg + 80%-88%
1045 to 1157 Avg - 68%-80%
933 to 1045 Reach 53%-68%
Less than 933 Low <53%
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Siena College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

22-31 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

4%
ACT Scores for Siena College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile 22
ACT Scores for Siena College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile 31
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Siena College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Siena College is 26, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 31.  The school ranks #58 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 26. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

4 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Siena College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Siena College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Siena College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 26 score has around 80% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 89% with a 31 ACT score.

Siena College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >89%
26 to 31 Avg + 80%-89%
22 to 26 Avg - 69%-80%
18 to 22 Reach 56%-69%
Less than 18 Low <56%
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High School Class Rank

82% of Siena College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 46% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Siena College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 18%
Top 25% of class 46%
Top 50% of class 82%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Siena College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,815 3,528 8,344
Accepted 3,897 2,807 6,704
Acceptance Rate 81% 80% 80%
Enrolled 477 387 864
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 14% 13%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

64

Applicants have 64 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Siena College is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Siena College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Siena College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Siena College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Siena College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.53 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1160 and ACT of 26 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195474 IPEDS survey data for Siena College.

Last updated February 24, 2024