The College of Saint Rose is a private, co-educational college located in Albany, New York. It was founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph. It is named after Saint Rose of Lima. The college campus consists of more than 80 buildings and is spread across an area of 35 acres. It enrolls more than 4,500 students annually.
The College of Saint Rose grants undergraduate and graduate degrees in over 50 areas of study. It has been recognized as one of ‘The Top 70 Best Northern Universities’ by U.S. News & World Report. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Golden Knights. There are several student clubs and organizations on campus.
The main campus of St. Rose is in Albany, NY (a small city). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. St. Rose is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
St. Rose students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 470 to 580. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 470 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, St. Rose had 4,949 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Student athletes at St. Rose belong to the Northeast 10 Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
The College Of Saint Rose
432 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203-1490
General Phone: (518) 454-5111
http://www.strose.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 1,489 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, reading teaching, special ed, kindergarten/preschool teaching, education courses, educational supervision, secondary teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 135 | marriage and family therapy, psychology, school psychology, educational psychology |
| Business And Management | 133 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 72 | English, political science, liberal arts and sciences, history, sociology, American studies, Spanish language, foreign language and literature |
| Medical Support And Technology | 71 | audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Media | 53 | radio and TV tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 30 | commercial art |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | computer and info science, webmastering, data processing tech, computer programming |
| Science | 24 | biology, cell biology, ecology, chemistry |
| Fine Arts | 20 | fine arts studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and administration |
| Music | 14 | music performance |
| Family And Social Work | 13 | social work |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 1 | visual and performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for St. Rose in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Post-master's certificate | 745 | 7 |
| Master's degree | 689 | 25 |
| Bachelor's degree | 669 | 37 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 5 |
In 2007, St. Rose had a total enrollment of 4,949 students (4,196 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 25% |
| Women | 75% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 51% |
| Graduate | 49% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 88% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
St. Rose offers campus housing for 1,180 of its 4,196 (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 | 3,842 | 2,558 | 67% | 624 | 24% |
| Men | 1,073 | 685 | 64% | 156 | 23% |
| Women | 2,769 | 1,873 | 68% | 468 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| 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 | $ 20,620 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,620 |
| Room and board | $ 8,558 |
| Room charge | $ 4,138 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,514 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
St. Rose participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 270500)
St. Rose has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 60 | 63 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 26 | 34 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $60,510 | 3 | $49,424 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $77,935 | 11 | $77,956 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 39 | $64,514 | 43 | $61,594 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $50,688 | 39 | $50,542 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $36,819 | 14 | $37,506 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 89 | $60,710 | 109 | $55,925 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 67 | 64 | 131 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 46 | 78 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets St. Rose Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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