Siena College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Siena College is a private research university in Loudonville, New York, serving roughly 3,409 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 69.02% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $76,079 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $46,580
- 2024 Average Net Price: $33,733 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 69.02% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,409 97.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 74.73%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 20.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 64.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1254
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,664
- Applicants (IPEDS): 8,992
- Room & Board: $17,085 annual estimate
Siena College: what the data shows
Common questions about Siena College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Siena College?
Siena College is located in Loudonville, NY (ZIP 12211-1462).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Siena College public or private?
Siena College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Siena College cost?
Published tuition: $46,580.
Average net price after aid: $33,733.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $26,417 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $28,044 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $29,118 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $34,818 |
| $110,001+ | $37,704 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $186,320.
How hard is it to get into Siena College?
Admission rate: 69.02%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1254.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Siena College?
Total enrollment: 3,409 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,664 students.
Graduate enrollment: 253 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Siena College?
150%-time completion rate: 74.73%.
First-year retention: 82.7%.
What do graduates of Siena College earn?
Median earnings: $56,526 six years after entry; $76,079 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,561.
24.49% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Siena College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (89 completions)
- Psychology, General (84 completions)
- Accounting (78 completions)
- Finance, General (51 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (50 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (46 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (44 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (41 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (37 completions)
- Advertising (36 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Siena College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 69.02%; completion rate 74.73%; median earnings $76,079 at 10 years; net price $33,733. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$46,580
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Siena College was $46,580.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$33,733
2024 Value
In 2024 Siena College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,733.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$134,932 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$33,733 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$186,320 4-Year Tuition
$17,085 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,303 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$64,968 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$259,872 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Siena College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
66.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Siena College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Siena College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $31,368 | $31,368 | $27,070 |
| 2014 | $32,293 | $32,293 | $24,656 |
| 2015 | $33,415 | $33,415 | $24,188 |
| 2016 | $34,611 | $34,611 | $26,137 |
| 2017 | $35,735 | $35,735 | $27,588 |
| 2018 | $36,975 | $36,975 | $27,470 |
| 2019 | $39,030 | $39,030 | $27,479 |
| 2020 | $40,175 | $40,175 | $29,047 |
| 2021 | $40,960 | $40,960 | $31,537 |
| 2022 | $41,980 | $41,980 | $30,696 |
| 2023 | $44,405 | $44,405 | $32,697 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
69.02% Acceptance Rate
8,992 Total Applicants
6,346 Students Admitted
809 First-Time Students Enrolled
12.75% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1254
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Siena College reported total enrollment of about 3,409 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (72.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.0%), and Asian (5.0%). About 24.49% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 20.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Siena College in 2024 is 3,409 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,664 students. Graduate enrollment is about 253 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 72.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
69.09% 100% Completion Time
74.73% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 69.09% of students graduating from Siena College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 54% male / 46% female
- Psychology, General: 21% male / 79% female
- Accounting: 59% male / 41% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Siena College.
Return on Investment
$26,561 Median Student Debt
$76,079 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
34.91% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
463.83% Return on Investment
3.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Siena College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 63 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 89 completions
2. Psychology, General: 84 completions
3. Accounting: 78 completions
4. Finance, General: 51 completions
5. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 50 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 46 completions
7. Political Science and Government, General: 44 completions
8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 41 completions
9. Health Professions and Related Programs: 37 completions
Most popular programs at Siena College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Siena College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Siena College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 64.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,661
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,282
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Siena College is a private non-profit institution located in Loudonville, NY, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, Accounting. Enrollment is approximately 3,409 students. Student body composition includes White (72.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.0%), Asian (5.0%). The admission rate is 69.02%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1254. The 150%-time completion rate is 74.73%. Approximately 24.49% of students receive Pell Grants. About 20.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Loudonville, NY 12211-1462
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 63 distinct degree programs, Siena College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Siena College located?
Siena College is located in Loudonville, NY.
What is Siena College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Siena College is 69.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 8,992 applicants and 6,346 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Siena College cost?
Reported tuition is $46,580 and average net price is $33,733 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,085 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Siena College?
Siena College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,664 students, White (72.3%), Hispanic or Latino (10.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Siena College?
About 20.5% of students at Siena College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Siena College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Siena College reports midpoint SAT about 1254.
What do graduates of Siena College earn?
Median earnings are $56,526 six years after entry and $76,079 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Siena College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 74.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Siena College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,561.
Is Siena College public or private?
Siena College is a private nonprofit institution located in Loudonville, NY.
Is Siena College an HBCU?
No. Siena College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Siena College a tribal college?
No. Siena College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.