College of Saint Rose
Passion. Knowledge. Purpose. Saint Rose students discover their passion and apply their classroom learning with real-world experiences through internships, research and service opportunities-becoming the person and leader they want to be.
Located in the heart of Albany, NY, New York's capital city, The College of Saint Rose is distinguished by its rigorous academics taught in a highly personal learning environment in state-of-the art facilities. With a student:faculty ratio of 14:1, students benefit from getting to know highly qualified faculty mentors who guide them in their growth as scholars and skilled professionals. Through a strong liberal arts curriculum, students become critical thinkers and when they graduate, they are actively engaged in transforming their communities.
With 68 undergraduate majors and over 42 graduate programs, the diverse campus culture hosts numerous lectures, concerts and readings enabling students to be exposed to a wide variety of artists, writers and experts in their fields. This creates a well-informed and actively engaged campus community who enjoy informal discussions on the College's city sidewalks and front porches as well as more structured classroom conversations. The College of Saint Rose offers disciplines from its four schools: School of Arts & Humanities, Huether School of Business, Thelma P. Lally School of Education, and School of Mathematics & Sciences.
Engaged Students
Student engagement isn't just a part of the Saint Rose experience, it is the Saint Rose experience. Emphasis on applying classroom theory to the real world is what makes Saint Rose stand apart from other colleges. Whether it's through research, traveling abroad, or community involvement, Saint Rose students stand apart from the crowd.
Professors regularly invite students to join them on major scholarly, research, and artistic projects because they understand the value of undergraduate research in a teaching-learning model. Together, student and professors create substantive research that applies learned theory and techniques. Research findings are presented by students at an annual Undergraduate Research symposium and are published in the College's Journal of Undergraduate Research.
Saint Rose students are encouraged to apply their skills and knowledge all over the globe. Students that study abroad experience personal development and opportunities that they will never forget. The College is extremely supportive of students that take advantage of the opportunity to travel, whether for a few weeks, a semester, or a full academic year. To do this, Saint Rose has established strong relationships with colleges and universities around the world in order to make the transition abroad as smooth as possible.
Internships at Saint Rose provide students with on-the-job experiences which are invaluable and many students who have completed internships get a "foot in the door" with those companies, often leading to their first job. Additionally, the College's location in New York's Capital allows students diverse opportunities not only with businesses, but also with government and government-related not-for-profits.
Great Teaching
Students at Saint Rose experience a personal, in-depth learning experience thanks to passionate professors that care about each and every student. With an average class size of 20, professors know the names of their students and gain an understanding of who each student is. With over 96% of Saint Rose faculty members having the highest degree possible in their field, students can expect to be learning from the best.
The Saint Rose campus is constantly growing and improving to meet new needs of professors and students. Classrooms are equipped with smart technology in order to fully utilize and display course teachings. Many buildings on campus were recently renovated and provide students the best learning setting available.
The William Randolph Hearst Center for Communications and Interactive Media offers communications and music industry students the tools and equipment that they will encounter in the real world. Equipped with a full HDTV television studio and control room, showcase studio with professional sound recording equipment, performance suites, high-quality audio production room equipped with internet radio, news bureau - plus more -the Hearst Center is a prime example of the dedication that Saint Rose strives to provide the best for its students.
A focal point of the Saint Rose campus is the Massry Center for the Arts building. The 46,000 square feet building is equipped with rooms for classes, practicing, and rehearsing. Music students at Saint Rose experience the finest sound quality while they rehearse and perform a wide variety of instrumental and choral works. More than an academic facility, the Massry Center is also a cultural focal point for the Capital Region. Featuring the Kathleen McManus Picotte Recital Hall, the Esther Massy Gallery, and the William Randolph Hearst Music Wing, the Massry Center serves as a primary venue for concerts and exhibitions.
Vibrant Community
Most students on campus find themselves actively involved in students groups and organizations, intramural sports, student government - or a combination of each. This active involvement gives students the opportunity to practice skills, work as a team, and gain leadership roles in the Saint Rose community.
A strong connection between the city of Albany and the College exists due to the involvement that Saint Rose has with its surrounding neighborhood and City, often through service programs and projects. One example of this is "Friday Knights." Student volunteers dedicate part of their Friday nights as counselors and activity leaders enabling children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders a chance to socially interact with others beyond what is available in school settings. Students of all majors find this experience valuable and rewarding. 
The Saint Rose Massry Center for the Arts also offers students a platform to connect with the community. The city of Albany hosts 1st Friday art events which includes a stop at The Massry Center. Music performances and art gallery exhibitions open to the public allow students to showcase their artistic talents. Community members and students are also invited to Premiere Performances, a series of concerts by nationally acclaimed visiting artists.
Successful Outcomes
Equally important as academic learning experience is job and professional work experience. Today's employers are seeking candidates that know more than what is covered in books. That's why many majors at The College of Saint Rose require students to take advantage of internships and field experiences.
Unlocking the job market for recent graduates can be a difficult task today, but with relevant career experience, Saint Rose graduates have an advantage. Students at Saint Rose are placed at multinational corporations, entrepreneurial firms, research hospitals, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and school districts in Albany, New York City, Atlanta, Boston, and Washington, D.C. Students that travel abroad often are able to gain internship experience on a global setting.
Students placed in the field have the ability to write and analyze quickly in a job setting. The internships and field experiences that Saint Rose students undertake have given them the specific technical skills, combined with strong work ethic, to excel in the job market. In the end, The College of Saint Rose is centered on students. College is about gaining skills and experience to push students to their fullest potential not only during college, but post-graduation - whether that means beginning a career, starting graduate school, or dedicating a year to service, graduates from Saint Rose have remarkable outcomes.
The College of Saint Rose is a 4-year, private, independent liberal arts college, founded in 1920, by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Albany province.
Web site
http://www.strose.edu
Location
Albany, NY
Student Profile
2,846 undergraduate students (30.5% male, 69.5% female)
Faculty Profile
213 full-time faculty, 254 part-time faculty. 14:1 student/faculty ratio. 
Athletics
Division II. 16 Varsity sports.
Men's sports - baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming & diving, track & field.
Women's sports - basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball
Mascot: Golden Knight ("Fear")
Colors: Gold and white
Academic Programs
Undergraduate
Accounting BS
Accounting BS MS
American Studies BA
Art Education BA
Biochemistry BS
Bioinformatics BS
Biology BA
Biology: Adolescence Education BA
Biology-Cytotechnology BA
Business Administration BS
Chemistry BA
Chemistry: Adolescence Education BA
Childhood Education: Grades 1-6 BS
Childhood Education/
Special Education: Grades 1-6 BS
Communication Sciences & Disorders BS
Communications BA
Computer Information Systems BS
Computer Science BS
Criminal Justice, Behavior & Law BS
Early Childhood Education: Birth-2 BS
Early Childhood Education/
Special Education: Birth-2 BS
Earth Science: Adolescence Education BA
Economics BS
English BA
Forensic Psychology BS
Forensic Science BS
Geology BS
Graphic Design BFA
History BA
History and Political Science BA
Interdepartmental Studies BA
Law/American Studies JD/BA
Law/Communications JD/BA
Law/English JD/BA
Law/History JD/BA
Law/History and Political Science JD/BA
Law/Interdepartmental Studies JD/BA
Law/Mathematics JD/BA
Law/Philosophy JD/BA
Law/Religious Studies JD/BA
Law/Sociology JD/BA
Law/Spanish JD/BA
Mathematics BA
Medical Technology BS
Music BA
Music Education BS
Music Industry BS
Philosophy BA
Political Science BA
Psychology BS
Religious Studies BA
Social Studies:
Social Work BS
Sociology BA
Spanish BA
Spanish: Adolescence Education BA
Studio Art BFA
Studio Art BS
Women's Studies BA
Costs and Aid
2009-2010: $22,324.
96.2% of students received some level of financial aid for the academic year of 2010-2011.
More Distinctions
- 2012 U.S. News & World Report Best College's Edition
- The Chronicle of Higher Education "Great College to Work for"
- Business Review "Great Places to Work in 2010
- "Gold" Certification for Leadership in Environmental and Energy Efficient Design
- Named among the Capital Region's most prominent college campuses in 2010 by www.TimesUnion.com
- Named "Best College Campus (Urban) in the Capital Region" in 2009 by Metroland, a Capital Region weekly newspaper
- Saint Rose graphic design program listed in top ten programs in the country in 2009 by the Art Directors Club of New York
- Named one of the "Schools that Rock" by Billboard Magazine for the College's music industry major and the recently built William Randolph Hearst Center for Communications and Interactive Media
The College of Saint Rose knows that applying to school can be stressful, that's why the College clearly outlines what is needed to apply and makes the application process as smooth as possible. Students may apply through an online or paper application, with the fee waived for online applicants. Saint Rose uses its own online application as well as The Common Application. Students will also need to submit an official high school transcript, official transcript for any college level courses, SAT or ACT scores (Saint Rose school code: 2074), a letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher, and an essay or graded paper. Art applications are also required to complete a portfolio review. Music applicants must audition for admission into the Music Department.
The Undergraduate Admissions Office begins reviewing freshmen applications in late September for the following fall. Students are encouraged to complete the application by December 1 to expedite the review process and for early scholarship consideration. Once a complete application is received, the Admissions Team will return a decision and any award information within three weeks.
Academic scholarships are based on overall GPA and SAT or ACT scores. If you take the SAT or ACT more than one time, the Admissions Team will take the higher score into consideration. Art and music applicants will be eligible for art or music talent scholarships if their application and portfolio review or auditions are both complete and postmarked by February 1st.
The total cost of The College of Saint Rose (including tuition, fees, room and board) is one of the lowest of any private college in the Northeast. Saint Rose awards more than $25 million in scholarships, grants and financial aid. Saint Rose scholarships include:
- Trustees' Scholarships: $14,000 each year for 4 years. Requires 85-100 high school GPA, 1240+ CR&M on SAT, 28 Composite Score on ACT
- Presidential Scholarships: $12,000 each year for 4 years. Requires 88-100 high school GPA, 1170+ CR&M on SAT, 26+ Composite Score on ACT
- Provost's Scholarships: $9,000 each year for 4 years. Requires 88-100 high school GPA, 1170+ CR&M on SAT, 26+ Composite Score on ACT
- Founders' Scholarships: $5,000 each year for 4 years. Requires 90-100 high school GPA, 980+ CR&M on SAT, 21+ Composite Score on ACT
- Transfer Scholarships: $4,000-$5,500 each year for 2 years. Requires 3.0-4.0 cumulative GPA of all previous college work.
- Art Academic Scholarships: Amounts vary based on the review of the art portfolio. Requires extraordinary academic achievement and artistic talent (freshman and transfers).
- Music Academic Scholarships: Amounts vary based on the results of the music audition. Requires extraordinary achievement and musical ability (freshman and transfers).
The College of Saint Rose
432 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
800-637-8556
School Website:
http://www.strose.edu/
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- Campus Renovations/Residence Hall
- Service Learning
- Academics
- Massry Center for the Arts
- Athletics
- Campus Life
- Pathways Programs (for first-year students)
- Military Friendly School
- William Randolph Hearst Center for Communications and Interactive Media
- Chelsea Evanyke (service learning/community service)