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The College of Saint Rose

Albany, NY·Private nonprofit·1,238 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

73%
Accept
1,238
Students
$23,819
Net Price
51%
Grad Rate
$44,800
Earnings
10 yr
$16,000
Debt

About This School

The College of Saint Rose is a private nonprofit institution located in Albany, New York with approximately 1,238 undergraduate students enrolled. The College of Saint Rose has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 73%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,819 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $44,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

The College of Saint Rose was a private college in Albany, New York, United States. It was founded in 1920 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet as a Catholic women's college, and it became fully coeducational in the 1969–1970 academic year. The following year, the college added laypersons to its board and became an independent college sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph. The college was located in the Pine Hills neighborhood of Albany. It was a Division II member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 51% graduation rate and 72% freshman retention suggest many students either transfer or don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $16,000, and the Albany location offers real access to government, healthcare, and education job markets. Worth considering if you have a specific program in mind (education and the arts have historically been strengths), but dig into department-level outcomes before committing.

Founded
1920
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing22%
Education18%
Psychology15%
Health Professions6%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Communications5%
Biological Sciences4%
Computer Science3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Jimmy FallonMary Daly

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$37,452
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,452
Avg Net Price
$23,819
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants39%
Median debt at graduation$16,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
51%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
72%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$44,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$16,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$16,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$36,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$44,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.8x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White53%
Black13%
Hispanic/Latino3%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,238 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

The College of Saint Rose

432 Western Ave

Albany, NY 12203-1490

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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