Siena College
Loudonville, New York · Private
Siena College admitted 85% of 8,048 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1138–1430 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 76% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Siena College
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Early decision and early action
Siena College offers early decision but didn’t report how many early applicants it admitted.
Siena College offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
187 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 186 took it, and 7 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Siena College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Recommendations
- Interview
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.53 GPA. 22% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $64,870 a year. After grants, students paid $32,602 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Siena College’s acceptance rate?
Siena College admitted 85% of applicants: 6,812 of 8,048 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
What SAT score do you need for Siena College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1138 to 1430, with a median around 1280. A score at or above 1280 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
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