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Siena College

Loudonville, New York 12211-1462

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedSuburbanSports culture

Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Siena College is a private institution in Loudonville with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1238, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $76,079 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,697.

Established
1937
Motto
The Education for a Lifetime
Mascot
Bernie "Saint" Bernard (St. Bernard Dog)
Type
Private
Division
Division I

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71%Acceptance
1238SAT Avg
3,447Students
13:1Student:Faculty
76%Grad Rate
$76,079Earnings 10yr
$32,697Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1238

Reading & Writing
540680
Math
553680

ACT Score Range

Composite
2629

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
23%
First-generation
21%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$44,405
Room & Board$16,700
Books & Supplies$1,293
Total Cost of Attendance$62,329
Average Net Price$32,697
Median Debt at Graduation$26,561
Monthly Payment (10yr)$282

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$25,588
$30–48K$26,414
$48–75K$28,940
$75–110K$32,700
$110K+$37,049

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

33.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,471

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

25

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

6

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

7

Drug Arrests

5

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
13:1

Programs (61)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

84%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
3,447
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
21%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Black 4%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate75.8%
Freshman Retention84.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$56,526
10 Years$76,079

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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History & Fun Facts

  • •In 2020, the college was listed as a census-designated place (Siena College CDP).
  • •In January 2025, Siena opened a $35 million science building.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from NY state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
139 mi(241 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
139 mi(241 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
205 mi(355 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ALB Albany3 mi
BDL Hartford Bradley77 mi
SWF New York Stewart86 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA139 mi · ~4h 1m drive
New York, NY139 mi · ~4h 1m drive
Hartford, CT86 mi · ~2h 29m drive
Providence, RI135 mi · ~3h 54m drive
Albany, NY4 mi · ~7 min drive
Syracuse, NY123 mi · ~3h 33m drive
Rochester, NY197 mi · ~5h 41m drive
Buffalo, NY260 mi · ~7h 31m drive
Philadelphia, PA205 mi · ~5h 55m drive
Pittsburgh, PA359 mi · ~10h 22m drive
Harrisburg, PA234 mi · ~6h 46m drive
Newark, NJ139 mi · ~4h 1m drive
Trenton, NJ180 mi · ~5h 12m drive
Central (cold winters, warm summers)

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