The main campus of St. Rose is in Albany, New York (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. St. Rose offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching.
St. Rose does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 490 to 580. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 480 or more.
St. Rose offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 5,149 enrolled students. Females make the bulk of the student body at St. Rose.
Student athletes at the school 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
Admissions Phone: (518) 454-5150
Financial Aid Phone: (518) 458-5464
http://www.strose.edu
St. Rose awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 901 | educational supervision, elementary school teaching, reading teaching, early childhood education, education courses, secondary teaching, special ed, music teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 134 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 123 | marriage and family therapy, educational psychology, school psychology, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 72 | English, liberal arts and sciences, political science, Spanish language, history, foreign language and literature, American studies, sociology |
| Media | 57 | radio and TV tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 52 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | computer and info science, data processing tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 21 | commercial art |
| Fine Arts | 19 | fine arts studies |
| Science | 17 | biology, biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry |
| Music | 11 | music performance |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and administration |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | social work |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
| Art Studies | 1 | visual and performing arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion |
Number of programs and degrees for St. Rose in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 596 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 519 | 22 |
| Post-master's certificate | 334 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 10 | 3 |
In 2005, St. Rose had a total enrollment of 5,149 students (4,292 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 34% |
| Graduate | 66% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 41% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 90% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
St. Rose offers campus housing for 1,179 of its 4,292 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Albany, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,133 | 2,218 | 71% | 598 | 27% |
| Men | 860 | 605 | 70% | 185 | 31% |
| Women | 2,273 | 1,613 | 71% | 413 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 11% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (518) 454-5150
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,386 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,386 |
| Room and board | $ 7,730 |
| Room charge | $ 3,684 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,046 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
St. Rose participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 270500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (518) 458-5464
St. Rose has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $67,340 | 9 | $69,863 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 35 | $55,762 | 37 | $52,553 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $45,135 | 39 | $44,345 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $35,930 | 12 | $36,461 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 74 | $54,289 | 97 | $48,868 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast 10 Conference |
| Track | Northeast 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5 | 16 | 21 |
| Basketball | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Baseball | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Track | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 14 | 16 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
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% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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