One letter of recommendation from a school counselor or
teacher/professor;
Your high school transcript (transfer students should
send in your college transcript(s) too); and
Your SAT or ACT scores (first-year students only).
How many students attend
Saint Rose?
With more than 5,000 students enrolled at Saint Rose, 3,000
of whom are undergraduates, we have seen a great deal of growth
over the last several years. Our freshman applications have
increased by more than 90% since 2002. And, although we have
enjoyed such growth, we are now looking to maintain our size.
Over the last few years we have welcomed freshman classes
of over 600 students. With our applications and inquiry pool
running much higher than past years, our focus will continue
to be selectivity.
Where do Saint Rose students
come from?
National surveys state that most students enroll at a college
within 1-3 hours away from home and Saint Rose students follow
the national trend. Although most of our students are from
the Northeast, our student body represents 27 states and 18
countries. We currently have students from as far away as
Los Angeles, New Orleans, Washington State, Japan and Bulgaria!
What is there to do at
Saint Rose?
Saint Rose is located in the capital of New York state, so
there are many things on- and off-campus to discover. More
than 60,000 college students call the Albany
area home during the academic year.
Saint Rose brings a variety of comedians and bands to campus
and offers many different activities for students. There are
over 30 clubs on-campus, some of which are academic, such
as the Psychology and English Clubs. Other clubs include numerous
social organizations such as musical performing groups, the
drama program, campus newspaper, and the College literary
magazine. The Student
Association, our student governing body, and the Student
Events Board plan all of the big events, such as semi-formals
and trips.
In addition to Saint Rose athletic events, there also are
sporting events that take place at the Pepsi
Arena in downtown Albany, just minutes from the Saint
Rose campus. The Pepsi Arena also is one of the premier concert
venues in the northeast. If you like to shop, Crossgates Mall
is the third largest mall in the state and is only five minutes
away from our campus. Albany is home to numerous festivals,
parks, museums, and theatres. If you're interested in road
trips, you can explore both the Catskill and Adirondack mountain
regions, which are nearby. The possibilities are endless!
Are there opportunities
for study
abroad?
At Saint Rose, you can experience a world-class education
by studying in one of more than 30 countries made possible
by the College’s affiliations with the College
Consortium for International Studies (CCIS), the Center
for Cross-Cultural Study, and Regents
College in London. All study abroad opportunities are
offered at the same price as Saint Rose tuition (plus airfare
and personal expenses) including your Saint Rose financial
aid package. All credits will count toward your degree.
Are there opportunities
for community service?
The Saint Rose offices of Community
Service and Campus
Ministry sponsor a variety of volunteer opportunities-from
a few hours at local and out-of-state Habitat for Humanity
project sites such as Miami and New Orleans, to a full week
at a soup kitchen in Washington, D.C. A large network of local
agencies provides students with ample opportunities to give
back to the community in which they live, study and learn.
As a freshman, where
will I live on campus?
Am I required to live on campus?
86% of our first-year students
live in one of our freshman dorms—Brubacher Hall
and Lima Hall—both of which are coed. Freshman housing
is assigned randomly after May 1. Roommate selection and matching
is completed after you submit your Residence Life housing
forms. Although we do not require students to live on campus,
it is a crucial aspect to their overall success.
Where
will I live after my freshman year?
The residence options you can choose from are: suite-style
or townhouse-style residence halls or one of our 30 Victorian
homes. Click
here for Residence Life.
Do I need to bring a computer
with me?
Not necessarily. We have 19 computer
labs on-campus, some of which are open 24 hours a day. However,
you are welcome to bring a computer from home and hook it
right up to the College's T-1 network. Over the last few years,
more than 80% of freshmen have brought computers with them
when moving on-campus and 90% of resident students bring computers
to campus. Recently, in conjunction with IBM, the College
invested more than $7
million in a campus-wide technology upgrade, making the
Saint Rose network one of the fastest of all 16 colleges in
the Capital Region.
Can freshman have cars?
Freshmen resident students are not allowed
to purchase an on-campus parking permit their first year.
As a Saint Rose student, however, your Saint Rose ID also
serves as a CDTA bus pass enabling you to ride most of the
Capital District bus routes for FREE!
Students who live off campus are eligible to purchase a campus
parking
permit.
How is the food?
Excellent! Starbucks and Quiznos are now available on campus
and recently, we completely remodeled our Food Service area
establishing different stations available at every meal, including
a made-to-order pasta bar, sandwich bar, grilled food and
vegetarian options. Special dietary needs can be addressed
by our food service team, ARAMARK.
What is the high school
academic profile of your average first-year student?
Our average first-year student has an academic high school
average in college preparatory coursework of a solid B/B+
(88-90) and is in the mid-50th percentile of the SAT range
(1010-1200). The average student ranks in the top 50% of their
class.
What if I don't have these
scores?
We do have a special admit program for a very select number
of students who have shown serious interest in The College
of Saint Rose by coming to campus for a tour, interview or
open house. The profile of these students is very strong,
but perhaps missing strength in one area (standardized tests,
for example). These students are typically highly motivated
and Saint Rose is usually their number one choice. Learn
more about this program.
Does The College of Saint
Rose accept University in High School Program and/or AP Credits?
Yes, we do accept University
in High School and AP credits. 40% of our first-year students
enter with credits they have earned through these programs.
Your final grade in the course determines whether or not your
specific course is accepted.
Do you have early decision
or early action?
Yes, Saint Rose has an Early Action
(non-binding) date of December 1. If you submit your
Saint Rose application by our Early Action (non-binding) date
of December 1, you will:
be considered first for scholarships;
know your admissions status shortly thereafter;
be among the first to receive your financial assistance
package;
have until May 1 to make your final decision
If your application is not accepted under Early Action,
we will automatically consider you for Regular Admission (deadline
February 1) and communicate with you if there is additional
information we may need.
Once we receive all of your application materials and required
information, your file will be sent to the Admission Committee
for review. Completed applications are reviewed in the order
they are received. IF YOU WOULD LIKE
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS
THE COLLEGE OFFERS, YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION
MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 1. Applications will be reviewed
for admission decisions, but not scholarship consideration
after this date. If your
application is accepted, you will have until May 1st to let
us know whether or not you will be attending Saint Rose.
What is your application
deadline?
If you would like to be considered for scholarships, your
completed application must be postmarked
no later than FEBRUARY 1. Applications will be reviewed
for admission decisions, but not scholarship consideration
after this date.
Does the College Offer
Scholarships?
Yes. Click here
to learn more.
How does the Admission
Committee make its
decision?
Like all colleges, we are looking for solid academic students
and we can gather that information from your transcripts and
standard test scores.
Through your essay, letters of recommendation and, perhaps,
your interview, we are able to gather the information we seek
that doesn't come in the form of a grade or test score. Our
goal is to enroll future Saint Rose graduates who posses the
following characteristics:
Students who are willing to take responsibility for their
own education;
Students who want to take advantage of the opportunities
the College will provide;
Students who are critical thinkers and learners; and
Students who feel a commitment to Saint Rose and our community.
I am interested in transferring
to Saint Rose. Are there special information days for Transfer
Students?
Yes. We have designed specific
days to meet the needs of transfer students. You may call
1-800-637-8556 for more information.
Students with strong academic records will
be considered for Transfer Scholarships if their applications
have been postmarked by FEBRUARY 1
(fall term entry). Applications
will be reviewed for admission decisions, but not scholarship
consideration after this date. After your application
has been accepted, we will send your file to the Office of
the Registrar who will then complete a transfer evaluation
on all completed courses at your previous institution(s).
It is your responsibility to provide Saint Rose with catalogs
from your previous colleges (Capital Region colleges excluded).
Now that my application
has been accepted, what's next?
Applying for FINANCIAL
AID. Saint Rose tuition remains one of the lowest of all
Northeast private colleges. In fact, more
than 90% of our students receive financial aid, including
numerous scholarships and grants.
In order to apply for financial aid, we ask that you submit
the FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon after January
1st as possible. You may submit either the paper version or
the electronic version.
Saint Rose offers
the following types of financial
aid:
Scholarships
which can range from $1,000 to full tuition. IN ORDER
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, YOUR COMPLETED
APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 1ST).;
Federal, state and private grants;
Need-based and non-need-based aid (Need is determined
by the results of the FAFSA);
Work study; and
Loans.
What is so important about
May 1?
Once your application is accepted, you have until MAY 1
to let us know if you plan to enroll in the fall. Please send
in your Intent
to Enroll Form and enrollment deposit (postmarked May
1) to secure your space for the fall class. We have limited
space available for new freshman and transfer students and
after May 1st we may not be able to accommodate you in terms
of admission, financial aid or housing.
Freshman Students: Postmark due date is December
1 for Spring enrollment
and May 1
for Fall enrollment.
Freshman Intent
to Enroll Form (PDF) 479K— Download
Now
Transfer Students: Postmark due date is December
1 for Spring enrollment and May
1 for Fall
enrollment.
Transfer Intent to Enroll Form
(PDF) 472K— Download
Now
How
and when can I visit?
We offer private visits interviews and student-led tours of
our campus Monday-Friday. We also offer open houses on select
weekends. You can sign up for a visit
or by calling us at (518) 454-5150
or
1-800-637-8556.
Is
Saint Rose a Catholic College?
The Sisters
of St. Joseph of Carondelet founded The College of Saint
Rose in 1920 as a Catholic college. Now we are a private,
independent coeducational college with a strong Catholic heritage.
Approximately 65% of our students say that they are Roman
Catholic and 35% practice other religions and faiths. We revere
our heritage, but also embrace interfaith dialog and traditions.
We've even gone so far as to build the Hubbard
Interfaith Sanctuary— at the center of our campus—so
that students and staff will feel comfortable and at home
here. Our students will be prepared for the inevitability
of living and working in diverse and global communities. At
the heart of the Saint Rose difference, we are a values-based
institution, distinguished by helping others and giving
back to the community. In fact, Saint Rose has been recognized
by the Templeton Foundation as one of 5% of all colleges in
the nation that teaches character.
How
large are the classes at Saint Rose?
The student/teacher ratio is 15:1.
More than 55% of all classes have fewer than 20 students.
Do you have
athletic and intra-mural programs? Yes!
We offer NCAA Division II programs in:
Men's & Women's Cross Country
Men's Golf
Men's & Women's Soccer
Women's Volleyball
Men's & Women's Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Men's & Women's Swimming
Men's & Women's Track & Field
Women's Tennis
Saint Rose scholar-athletes participate in the top-rated
Northeast-10 Athletic Conference. The College also offers
a multitude of intramural programs and cheerleading.
I am interested
in majoring in Studio Art, Graphic Design, or Art Education.
How do I schedule a Portfolio Review? An art portfolio review is a required part of the admission
process for art majors. You can schedule an appoitment online,
call
518-454-5150 or email admit@strose.edu
If completed by February 1, your art portfolio review will
qualify you for scholarship consideration.
I am interested
in majoring in Music Industry or Music Education. How do I
schedule a Music Audition?
A music audition is a required part of the admission process
for music majors. You can schedule an appoitment online,
call
518-454-5150 or email admit@strose.edu
If completed by February 1, your music audition will qualify
you for scholarship consideration. Students who are interested
in selecting a minor in general music, music industry or music
business are not eligible for scholarship consideration. General
music minors must audition and should follow the same process
as music majors.
When is the
next Scholarship and Financial Aid Open House?
Visit our make a campus
visit page.
How was Saint
Rose founded?
The College of Saint Rose was founded in 1920 by the Sisters
of St. Joseph of Carondelet on Madison Avenue in Albany,
N.Y. The sisters' vision, a College that is responsible to
the needs of the community and fosters critical learning through
a strong liberal education curriculum, has not wavered. Since
first graduating only 19 students in the Class of 1924, Saint
Rose has become a co-educational, independent college serving
more than 5,000 students in 60 undergraduate
and 43
graduate programs of study.
Mailing
address: The College of Saint Rose, Office of Undergraduate
Admissions
432 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
Street
address for
Undergraduate Admissions:
Scanlan House
1001 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
1-800-637-8556 or
(518) 454-5150
Fax: (518) 454-2013 admit@strose.edu
