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Siena College is an independent, four-year, coeducational, private, Catholic College situated in Loudonville, New York, United States. It was established in the year 1937 as St. Bernardine of Siena College. The campus spreads across an area of more than 160 acres. Siena College offers several bachelor degree programs in diverse areas of study including business and liberal arts and sciences. The college also conducts several regional, statewide, and national surveys on economic, political, business, social, academic, and historical matters.
Siena College’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. It is a member of the NCAA Division I and hosts more than 15 sports teams. Their athletics teams are nicknamed the Saints. The Saints compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and the Northeast Conference. The athletes participate in basketball, cross country, field hockey, Golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and tennis.
Siena College is in Loudonville, NY. Loudonville is a large suburb. The school is classified as a Roman Catholic college. Siena College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Siena College include mathematics, science, and business and management.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Siena College scored at least 590 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 520 to 620 in 2007. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at Siena College are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 3,217 students study at Siena College (in 2007).
The school offers a real campus feel. Siena College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help Siena College attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Siena College is a learning community advancing the ideals of a liberal arts education, rooted in its identity as a Franciscan and Catholic institution."
More complete details are provided below.
Siena College
515 Loudon Rd
Loudonville, NY 12211-1462
General Phone: (518) 783-2300
http://www.siena.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 346 | marketing, accounting, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 174 | English, political science, history, economics, Spanish language, sociology, American studies, French language, ... |
| Science | 91 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, physics, biochemistry, chemistry, ecology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 89 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | social work |
| Art Studies | 8 | visual and performing arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | religion, philosophy |
| Education And Teaching | 2 | secondary teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Siena College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 766 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2007, Siena College had a total enrollment of 3,217 students (3,097 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 42% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Siena College offers campus housing for 2,410 of its 3,097 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Albany, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,792 | 3,138 | 54% | 781 | 25% |
| Men | 2,317 | 1,214 | 52% | 318 | 26% |
| Women | 3,475 | 1,924 | 55% | 463 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 620 |
| SAT Writing | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 16% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,685 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,685 |
| Room and board | $ 8,875 |
| Room charge | $ 5,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,375 |
| Books and supplies | $ 930 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,480 |
Financial Aid:
Siena College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 281600)
Siena College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 72 | 41 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 30 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 53 | $87,308 | 25 | $82,001 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $71,911 | 17 | $72,791 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $61,814 | 26 | $58,865 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 109 | $75,968 | 69 | $70,426 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Track | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 107 | 134 | 241 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| Track | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 59 | 113 | 172 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Siena College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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