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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 

82.8%
Admission Difficulty for Siena College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Siena College is 82.8%.  Its admission rate is the 117th 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, 7,121 out of the 8,597 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. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Siena College?

83% 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
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

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 83% 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 #48 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

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to Siena College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for Siena College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Siena College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Siena College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for Siena College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Siena College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

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 5,143 3,454 8,597
Accepted 4,342 2,779 7,121
Acceptance Rate 84% 80% 83%
Enrolled 597 458 1,055
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 16% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Feb 15, 2024

Days left to Apply

70

Applicants have 70 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Feb 15, 2024.

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 Recommended
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

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

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Siena College often consider these colleges

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

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Siena College?

83% of those who apply are granted admission to Siena College. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.