The College of Saint Rose: Review & Facts

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The College of Saint Rose is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,790 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1920 and is one of the 12 colleges located in Albany, New York.

The College of Saint Rose is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and postmaster certificate are offered at The College of Saint Rose.

Majors
Offered

61

Saint Rose deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 61 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Business, Management, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at The College of Saint Rose is relatively low at 69% (below New York average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

69%

Bad

The graduation rate at The College of Saint Rose is below average: 59%.

Student to faculty ratio at The College of Saint Rose is pretty decent: 14:1. Learn more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, about $35,200 a year. The additional fees at Saint Rose (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $1,300; this comes to $36,500 annually.

Read the details about The College of Saint Rose additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

78%

Doable

As reported in recent data, 2,456 applications were submitted and 1,916 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT test scores at The College of Saint Rose in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$7,100

Medium

The College of Saint Rose provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Saint Rose, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

F

Unsafe

Saint Rose provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,100 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, about $7,100 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at The College of Saint Rose. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Saint Rose appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

The College of Saint Rose Location and Address

Postal Address:
The College of Saint Rose
432 Western Ave
Albany, New York
12203-1490, USA