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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 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 460 to 560. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 470 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, St. Rose had 4,949 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Meal plans are available. 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
http://www.strose.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 1,506 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, reading teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, education courses, music teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 169 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 144 | school psychology, psychology, marriage and family therapy, educational psychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 73 | audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Liberal Arts | 65 | English, political science, liberal arts and sciences, history, American studies, sociology, Spanish language, foreign language and literature |
| Media | 58 | radio and TV tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 29 | computer and info science, webmastering, computer programming, data processing tech |
| Fine Arts | 24 | fine arts studies |
| Science | 20 | biology, biochemistry, ecology, geochemistry, chemistry, cell biology |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 16 | commercial art |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and administration |
| Family and Social Work | 13 | social work |
| Music | 10 | music performance |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
Number of programs and degrees for St. Rose in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 745 | 26 |
| Post-master's certificate | 710 | 11 |
| Bachelor's degree | 693 | 39 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, St. Rose had a total enrollment of 4,949 students (5,256 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 28% |
| Women | 72% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 54% |
| Graduate | 46% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
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 1,175 of its 5,256 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,835 | 1,856 | 38% | 576 | 31% |
| Men | 1,519 | 555 | 37% | 160 | 29% |
| Women | 3,316 | 1,301 | 39% | 416 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
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 | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| 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 | $ 21,972 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,972 |
| Room and board | $ 8,986 |
| Room charge | $ 4,345 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,740 |
| 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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 58 | 65 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $80,392 | 13 | $79,931 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 39 | $67,410 | 43 | $63,168 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $52,497 | 41 | $52,670 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $36,377 | 14 | $38,395 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 93 | $61,816 | 111 | $58,129 |
*: 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
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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
Special Education and Teaching, Other
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
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geochemistry
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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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