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The College of Saint Rose

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,014
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 76%
Students retention rate 58%
On-time graduation rate 59%

Located in Albany, New York, The College of Saint Rose is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that The College of Saint Rose is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

The College of Saint Rose is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at The College of Saint Rose is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New York is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at The College of Saint Rose do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$35,400

Cost of attendance at The College of Saint Rose in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$35,400

Cost of attendance at The College of Saint Rose in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at The College of Saint Rose received on average $25,845 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,845
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 213 43% $4,668 $994,390
Other Federal Grant 213 43% $5,323 $1,133,773
State Grant/Scholarships 206 42% $3,439 $708,529
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 485 99% $22,207 $10,770,202
Total Grant & Scholarships 488 99% $25,845 $12,612,504

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The College of Saint Rose students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The College of Saint Rose students is 59.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.4%.

59.0%

  • asian 57.1% 8 students
  • African American 47.9% 57 students
  • white 68.9% 226 students
  • unknown 58.1% 18 students
  • hispanic 49.2% 29 students
  • International Students 23.1% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 46.1% 30 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Northeast 10 Conference
  • Basketball Northeast 10 Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Northeast 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

The College of Saint Rose provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The College of Saint Rose offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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