When you transfer to Saint Rose, you’re not just registering for classes, you’re becoming part of our community.
Each year, 300 transfer students enroll here and bring with them diverse educational backgrounds that enrich and strengthen the overall academic experience for our students.
Get the Transfer FAQs
We narrowed down the most important questions to ask to ease your anxieties and ensure you’re getting the transfer experience you deserve.
Download our one-sheet guide to learn what you should be asking when you transfer.
To help get you started on your path to a bachelor’s degree*:
*Please Note: A minimum of 32 credit hours must be obtained at Saint Rose. To see how your coursework applies to the requirements at Saint Rose, please refer to the Transfer Equivalency Database. Once accepted, you will receive an official evaluation of all previous coursework.
Now, with seamless transfer, qualified students will automatically meet Saint Rose’s liberal education requirements and focus explicitly on major requirements.
With fewer credits to complete and small class sizes, students will graduate feeling fully prepared for their future careers.
Saint Rose partners with community colleges to plan and sequence students’ coursework to ensure it fits within the requirements of a specific major at Saint Rose. Search for your community college and find the agreements in place to help make your transition here as smooth as possible.
Meet Sarah, a sophomore who recently transferred to Saint Rose to study journalism. One of the things Sarah has come to love about Saint Rose is the sense of community that our campus brings.
Explore Tuition & Aid Options
| Transfer Scholarships | College GPA |
|---|---|
| $14,500 | 3.81-4.00 |
| $14,000 | 3.50-3.80 |
| $9,500 | 3.21-3.49 |
| $9,000 | 3.00-3.20 |
| $8,500 | 2.99 and below |
| $1,000 – Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship *Awarded to members in addition to all merit awards | |
Meet Ajah Ochoa, a business administration student who transferred to Saint Rose from her home state of Georgia. Ajah loved that there are so many resources and activities for transfer students at Saint Rose, which allowed her to meet new people and get involved in the Saint Rose community as soon as she arrived.
Learn About PTK Scholarships
We are committed to helping your transfer experience to The College of Saint Rose, over phone, email or meeting in-person. Grab a cup of coffee and a pastry (or two) with a counselor and ask questions about our college, transfer experience, or receive an instant decision.
Sandra BattaglinoI work at Saint Rose because I really believe in our product, it’s easy for me to chat with prospective students and tell them about our college and hope that it will be a match for them.
Meet Aidin Bharti, a junior transfer student at Saint Rose studying early childhood and childhood education. Listen to Aidin's story on how easy and helpful a visit to campus can be.
Schedule a Visit Today!Of course, if you have any questions, please reach out. We’re here to help.
Scanlan Hall,
1001 Madison Ave.
Albany NY, 12203
"How long will it take for me to graduate?" That’s a popular question we hear from transfer students. And we don’t want them to have to wait to find out. That’s why we are now offering 24-hour credit evaluations.
