About The College of Saint Rose

Founded in 1920, The College of Saint Rose. is a Private college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 2,587 full time undergraduate students, and 1,609 full time graduate students.

The The College of Saint Rose Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 187 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at The College of Saint Rose include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate83%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at CSR are considered Less Selective, with ,23% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 9 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

81% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 44% were in the top quarter, and 17% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at The College of Saint Rose.

13%
“We”re apathetic”
6%
“We know about current events and vote”
75%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
38%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
31%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
63%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
31%
“I feel extremely safe”
31%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
31%
“We live for the big game”
12%
“It”s not really our thing”
12%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
41%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
35%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
65%
“They keep regular office hours”
29%
“They”re always available”
65%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
29%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
7%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
47%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
20%
“We only party on weekends”
27%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
29%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
35%
“There might be people who do”
12%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
24%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
13%
“We”re apathetic”
6%
“We know about current events and vote”
75%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
6%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
38%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
31%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
63%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
31%
“I feel extremely safe”
31%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
38%
“We bought the gear”
31%
“We live for the big game”
12%
“It”s not really our thing”
12%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
41%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
35%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
6%
“Available in class”
65%
“They keep regular office hours”
29%
“They”re always available”
65%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
29%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
7%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
47%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
20%
“We only party on weekends”
27%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
29%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
35%
“There might be people who do”
12%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
24%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    58 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    35 Students rated off-campus housing 3.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    63 Students rated campus food 3.1 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    65 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    65 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 74 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    63 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    64 Students rated local services 4.5 stars. 59 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    65 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

The College of Saint Rose REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of The College of Saint Rose?

18 Students rated The College of Saint Rose

Kaylee - 05/17/2020

I believe that The College of Saint Rose allows students to become successful in their academics as well as in their extracurricular activities and sports. The College of Saint Rose helps their students in many ways of becoming successful, and if students need help, the college has provided numerous services in helping those students succeed. The College of Saint Rose focuses on achievements and community building/relationships among their students to support the diversity on campus. The college hosts many events by clubs and other programs to allow the student community come together and learn about diversity, healthy relationships, and career building. The college helps build character and social skills among every student to become successful in their careers, and create friendships and other professional relationships among staff and students to create many fun and everlasting memories of your time on campus.

Marleigh - 05/07/2020

I love it. I love the small class sizes, and also how close the community is. The dorms are small but livable. My classes are very interesting, and the professors are nice and there to help you succeed. My only problem is that freshmen cant have cars on campus.

Glesaidys - 12/17/2019

The College of Saint Rose is particularly exhibits both positive and negative aspects of college life. In my case as a Forensic Psychology major I was particularly drawn to the college because it is one of very few institutions that offers this program, thus, my classes are very engaging. However, I do believe the school can do a better job incorporating more captivating courses, instead of the clowning course it offers, for example. I also feel the school does not offer the best financial support, and they do not offer the best advice to students experiencing financial difficulties. All in all, the College of Saint Rose is truly an institution for ambitious and passionate learners, more than anything, it is not the most party oriented, and there is no greek life on campus. Overall, The College of Saint Rose has very strong academic programs and learning opportunities, its small campus environment, however is not built for everybody.

Cimora - 06/20/2019

The College of Saint Rose is a small, private college that welcomes each and everyone of its new and ongoing students. They often make you feel safe and included, and there is always someone you can talk to. The professors will go out of their way to help you and the students often will too. The scene is very sophisticated, elegant, & respectful. It’s a great place learn and feel comfortable. The school has made an exceptional effort to make class and learning fun and comfortable, and you have just about everything you need at your disposal! I love it here!

The College of Saint Rose FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at The College of Saint Rose?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for The College of Saint Rose is 83%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    To begin with, I would advise my younger self to spend a great deal of time looking for scholarships and pushing for more hours at work. I would also tell my high-school-senior self that the work load in college is difficult, but not quite as frighteningly life-consuming as I had expected. My senior-self would probably have suffered much less stress had I been told that earlier. I would also advise younger-me to accept whatever work study programs I can, rather than listening to my aunt and uncle. They aren't the ones going to college right now. That is me, and I wish I would tell my younger self that it was my opinion that should have mattered when choosing which programs to accept from the FAFSA because, really, I should have accepted all of them. Then I wouldn't be struggling as much now. My senior-self would really have benefited strongly from knowing all of this.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The location. The surrounding neighborhood can be dangerous., and students need to be very careful. It seems that the bad part of town is creeping closer and closer to campus and almost engulfing it. Also, off-campus housing is expensive, but campus housing is limited and the required meal plan is not only unhealthy and overpriced, it's the reason I won't move back on campus.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Saint rose is a liberal, carefree and outgoing school who accepts everyone

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  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Teaching people to become teachers, its basketball team, and the surrounding bars.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    It is a small school where everyone knows each other. I really like that we are almost like a family, but SUNY Albany is still close enough for us to interact with.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    A person who likes Small Classes

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  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    What I wish I had known before coming to Saint Rose is more information about the clubs/activities and amazing opportunitys offered on campus. This is one aspect of my college that was not spoken much about and wich that it was. As I went through my freshman year I learned about so many clubs and groups one could join. Saint Rose has so many things to offer that I never knew held in store for me.

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  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    One who would prefer a large campus with lots of students.

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  10. Describe the students at your school.

    Friendly and helpful

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  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The school spirit and small class size along with the availabilty of professors.

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  12. What's unique about your campus?

    The classes are small and professors are friendly and well versed in their fields, so the academic experience is great.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school would have to be the same as the worst things as mentioned above; maintinence issues, scheduling of shuttle busses, and the amount of financial aid provided.

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Best Thing about saint rose is that it is small so its easy for you to be big man on campus. I would change the close mindess of people on this campus. The school is way to small. When i tell people i got to saint rose is wow are you there for education.I spend most of my time in my dorm.Deff a college town when U albany goes on break its a dessert in Albany. The adminstration most are racists. The biggest controversy is the lack of diversity and no school pride. One experienve i will alway remember is in event board when they refused to accept new acts on campus.

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  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Party and drinking every day its commonly found on this campus. Lack of things to do on campus. Everything we do is through U albany

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  16. What are the academics like at your school?

    Well students are very competitive and often lie about their grades. Professors are very easy to talk to and always their if you need help.

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  17. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    There is a big art/music culture at Saint Rose. Otherwise you have very typical small town Catholic school kids who haven't changed a bit, or kids from public schools in the Orange County and further north area. Very cliquey.

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  18. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    Tan white girls,small town girls

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  19. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    Yes

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Student Body

Students

67%

female

33%

male

2,587

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,609

Total Grad Students

17%

Out-Of-State

82%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

35

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

28%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
13%
% Hispanic/Latino
7%
% White or Caucasian
63%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending The College of Saint Rose receive some sort of financial aid. 46% were awarded federal grants.85%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$30,692

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$12,356

Room and Board

44,248

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$18,069
$30 - $48K
$19,673
$48 - $75K
$24,550
$75 - $110K
$26,181
$110K & UP
$27,309

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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