Siena University

Siena University

Northeast Region
Suburban Campus Setting
Small Size
3,497 Undergrad Enrollment
13:1 Student:Faculty
Master's degree Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
515 Loudon Rd - Loudenville, NY 12211

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From Siena University

A Siena education is an education with soul.  Located in Loudonville, New York, just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany, the Siena experience is built for a new generation of leaders eager to create a more just, peaceful, and humane world. It empowers them through a transformative journey of intellectual, spiritual, and personal discovery. 

At Siena, education isn't something you get; it's something you get to do.  With 43 majors, 80-plus minors and certificates, and prestigious joint-degree programs in liberal arts, science, and business, Saints have over 1,200 unique ways to reach their personal and professional goals. But that's just the beginning.  

Our 3,000 Saints engage personally with top scholars in a dynamic, customized learning environment. From internships to research to service, they get real-world experience now, not later. The result: sought-after graduates prepared to succeed in an ever-changing global society.  

Hundreds of student life options ranging from Red Cross to rugby join with Siena's 21-sport Division I athletic program to provide students the opportunity to get in the game, whatever their interests may be. Extensive study abroad programs and immersive service-learning allow for discovery and reflection. 

Saints are challenged ethically and morally to go beyond asking what and how to better understand why. They push outside their comfort zone to explore different perspectives and new possibilities, and work closely with their professors (12:1 student-faculty ratio), taking advantage of state-of-the-art resources and one-on-one research opportunities in all fields. A Siena education is strengthened through a robust internship program that includes top startup companies, nonprofits, and government organizations that drive this region's growth. 

Siena's Franciscan liberal arts tradition is our soul. Saints embrace the excluded and unite in service to the poor and marginalized. They lead by putting others first, thinking creatively, and developing innovative solutions in pursuit of the greater good. 

Siena's education for a lifetime opens doors to enduring success and a passion for lifelong learning and doing. And it's what connects Saints to Siena-and each other- forever. 

Saints succeed.  Siena University ranks #1 in New York State for getting graduates into jobs and in the top 2% of U.S. colleges and universities according to The Wall Street Journal. Are you ready to get off the sidelines? Schedule a visit today.

Neighborhood

Located in Loudonville, a quiet residential suburb north of Albany, Siena's campus sits in a peaceful area with tree-lined streets and a small-town feel that offers a respite from urban hustle while remaining close to the state capital's cultural attractions and dining options. The immediate neighborhood is primarily residential with limited walkability for daily needs, though students have access to nearby shopping centers and restaurants within a short drive, and the campus itself provides most amenities for student life. The area appeals to those seeking a more serene college environment with easy access to both outdoor recreation in the surrounding region and the resources of Albany's downtown just 15 minutes away.
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Car-Dependent
Walk Score
10
Minimal Transit
Transit Score
30
Some Bike Lanes
Bike Score
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1 mile
2 miles
Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Decision Nov 15, 2026
Early Action Dec 15, 2026
Early Action II Jan 15, 2027
Regular Decision Mar 15, 2027
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 14 1093 - 1360  
ACT 1 26 - 29  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 8,992 42 % 57 % -
Number admitted 6,346 42 % 57 % 1 %
Number enrolled 809 46 % 53 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Degree is in the top 10 based on undergradate enrollment.
Degree is in the top 5 based on enrollment at the postgraduate level.
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Cert.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Business/Commerce
Finance
Actuarial Science
Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism
Advertising
Political Communication
Sports Communication
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer
Computer Science
Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Engineering
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
History
History
Public/Applied History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
Legal Professions and Studies
Pre-Law Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Computational and Applied Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Computational Science
Business Analytics
Data Analytics
Data Science
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Astrophysics
Chemistry
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Community Organization and Advocacy
Health Policy Analysis
Social Work
Social Sciences
Criminology
Economics
Political Science and Government
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Fine/Studio Arts
Digital Arts
Visual and Performing Arts

Athletics

NCAA Division I without football
Sport Men Women
Baseball
Basketball
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field, Indoor
Track and Field, Outdoor
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball
Water Polo

Mission Statement

Siena University is an innovator in higher education grounded in a Franciscan and liberal arts heritage. We are the standard of excellence in educating and developing leaders who will build a more just, peaceful, and humane world. 

OUR STUDENTS experience a transformative journey featuring exceptional student-faculty engagement and life-changing opportunities. Our graduates are sought-after change agents who make a positive difference in their professions and communities. 

OUR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS are aligned with the needs of 21st-century learners, employers, and society. 

OUR COMMUNITY is inclusive and vibrant. We attract a diverse set of students, faculty, friars, and staff who are committed to academic excellence, engaged relationships, and serving the greater good. 

OUR UNIVERSITY is thriving. We are in high demand and nationally recognized for the dynamic and extraordinary experiences that define our Education for a Lifetime.