Siena College offers programs of study in the Arts, in the Sciences, and in Business leading to the baccalaureate and to the MBA degree, and it provides continuing education programs for the surrounding community. An independent college in the liberal arts tradition, Siena emphasizes in its programs the principles and values of Francis of Assisi. He was a man of God who recognized the goodness of all creation, who welcomed every human being as brother or sister, and who esteemed all labor no matter how humble. Siena thus affirms the unique worth of each person and the responsibility of individuals to cooperate in the creation of a just and peaceful society.
Through its liberal arts curriculum, Siena strives to empower its students to address the challenges of an ever-changing world and a diverse society. Concentrated areas of study prepare students for specific careers and for postgraduate education.
To these ends, Siena fosters the intellectual and aesthetic growth of its students through personal interaction with the faculty and staff both inside and outside the classroom. The college provides opportunities to develop critical and creative thinking; to gather, synthesize, and analyze evidence in making reasoned and informed judgments; to appreciate cultural diversity; to deepen aesthetic sensibility; and to enhance written and oral communication skills.
Siena encourages students to develop their full potential as self-aware individuals of sound mind, body, and character who use their talents and skills in service to society. In a similar manner, the college recognizes its duty to share its resources with the larger community.
In essence, Siena is an academic, social and religiously appreciative community wherein students, faculty, staff, trustees and alumni work together with respect, with friendship and with joy.
For the college in Memphis, Tennessee, see Siena College (Memphis, Tennessee)
Siena College is an independent Catholic Liberal Arts College situated on US 9 in the suburban community of Loudonville, New York, Town of Colonie, City of Albany, two miles (3.2 km) north of the state's capital (Albany). Founded in 1937 by seven Franciscan friars, the college enrolls nearly 3,000 students. The campus is known throughout the community for its dented gold-domed building, Siena Hall, which has become both its symbol and signature.
The groundwork for the first building, Siena Hall, was begun in March 1938 on the former site of an asparagus farm. By June, Siena received its provisional charter. Siena grew in student body quite quickly. By 1939, Siena added a co-educational evening division, and one year later enrollment was just under 1,000 students. In 1941, Gibbons Hall (the gymnasium) was built as the second building on campus.
In 1942, St. Bernadine of Siena College received its permanent charter. Also in 1942, Siena changed its program to meet defense needs for World War II, creating a program to train Navy personnel, as well as regular students.
After the war, 75% of the student body were ex-servicemen. The college had to rely on the existing structures and rented facilities to handle the large enrollment which hit a peak of 2,752 in 1948. At this time, the school was primarily a commuter school. Two of the buildings created, called "A" and "B", were later destroyed to make way for the current Roger Bacon Science Center.
In July 1950, the Friary was completed, and that same year, Siena was granted a US Army ROTC detachment. In 1955, the Dawson Memorial Library was erected, containing stack rooms for 150,000 volumes and reading room accommodations for over 400 students. In 1959, Siena built its first residence hall, Plassman Hall, followed closely by another - Ryan Hall (which are both currently still in use). To provide for resident students, Serra Hall (nicknamed "Saga") was also created, which also is still the school's dining facility. In 1967, the Roger Bacon Science Center opened its doors, on top of where building's "A" and "B" once stood. One year later, Hennepin Hall was added, a 300-person dormitory. Also in 1968, the "quad" was beautified and Siena Hall refurbished. It was in 1968 that women were allowed full-time student status.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 77% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) Baseball (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) Track (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 20,275 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 20,100 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 175 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 4,045 | 21% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,540 | 59% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 7,205 | 90% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,325 | 74% | |
Any Aid: |
96% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 61% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 93% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 500, Math: 520 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 600, Math: 620 |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
