The College of Saint Rose

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The College of Saint Rose is a progressive community of scholars focused on gaining knowledge and applying what they’ve learned to make the world around them better. Located in the heart of Albany, the New York state capital, Saint Rose offers a private, independent, coeducational college experience in a vibrant urban setting.

With nearly 4,000 students, Saint Rose has a diverse offering of undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs geared toward both traditional students and working professionals. We combine rigorous studies in the liberal arts and sciences with limitless opportunities for internships, undergraduate research and study abroad as well as opportunities for students to engage in meaningful community service.

Founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, Saint Rose has remained true to its mission of not only preparing students for their careers but also preparing them for life.

The College of Saint Rose community engages highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students in rigorous educational experiences. In the progressive tradition of the founding Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, we welcome men and women from all religious and cultural backgrounds. In addition to developing their intellectual capacities, students have the opportunity to cultivate their creative and spiritual gifts in a diverse learning community that fosters integrity, interdependence, and mutual respect.

The College delivers distinctive and comprehensive liberal arts and professional programs that inspire our graduates to be productive adults, critical thinkers, and motivated, caring citizens. Our engagement with the urban environment expands the setting for educational opportunities and encourages the Saint Rose community’s energetic involvement and effective leadership in society.

Honesty, trust, respect, fairness, responsibility, and the free exchange of ideas form the foundation of integrity that supports the entire community at The College of Saint Rose. Faculty, staff, administrators, and students embrace these ideals in all their interactions and communications. Members of the Saint Rose community are committed to developing and implementing clear and fair institutional policies, standards, and practices, applied equitably and humanely. In keeping with its mission, The College of Saint Rose creates a culture that continually fosters the development of personal integrity and promotes ethical behavior throughout the larger society.

Everything starts with the desire to be more than you are today. Get started at The College of Saint Rose and become whatever it is you want to be.

At The College of Saint Rose, we believe a college education should be innovative and relevant to today’s job market, yet also provide the critical thinking skills you’ll need to succeed in life. This is the value of a Saint Rose education – a degree that will help you get ahead and provide the tools to discover new ideas, make new connections and effect positive change in the world around you.

Our value can also be measured in our ability to help any student who wants to study at Saint Rose find a way to make it happen. More than 98 percent of our students receive financial aid. For many students, that means the net cost of attending Saint Rose is comparable to attending a public university.

The College of Saint Rose provides summer programs for the youth of the Capital Region, and beyond, on our beautiful college campus. With programs in science & technology, music, filmmaking and more we promise to make this the best summer ever.

At The College of Saint Rose, we understand that your life is busy. But we also understand how important continuing your education is to you. To accommodate your busy schedule, Saint Rose offers a variety of continuing education opportunities.

Inspiring. That’s the word that comes up most often when you ask our students to describe their academic experience at Saint Rose. The reason? The success of our students is our sole focus. Our faculty and staff are deeply invested in the education and professional development of each student.

Here at Saint Rose, you will choose from a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs. You will receive individual attention in every class, with our student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. You will find professors who teach both advanced and introductory classes, involve you in their research and encourage you to publish your work. In short, Saint Rose has the feel of a small, private college with the opportunities of a large university in an urban environment. With our commitment to community service, championed by our founders, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, we believe we offer an academic experience unlike any other.

Getting involved in campus life is an essential part of the Saint Rose experience. Our students join and start clubs, lend a hand in organizations ranging from local schools to international aid organizations, and develop relationships that will last a lifetime. In fact Saint Rose is known for its tradition of student service – with opportunities to volunteer both in Pine Hills and greater Albany as well as during alternative-break trips to places such as Washington D.C, New Orleans, Florida, and Guatemala.

The Saint Rose neighborhood is called Pine Hills, and we think it’s the best college neighborhood in New York’s capital city. Pine Hills has tree-lined streets and stately Victorian architecture, and not more than five minutes from the classrooms or residence halls are coffee houses, unique eateries and our fave—the vintage movie theatre.

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