Campus & Student Life at The College of Saint Rose

Home to about 2,249 undergraduates in 2020, Saint Rose is a small, private college located in Albany, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Saint Rose offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Saint Rose can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Saint Rose Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Saint Rose Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Saint Rose. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Saint Rose Disability Services.

Saint Rose for the Military

While not a "service academy", Saint Rose does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Saint Rose Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Saint Rose for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at The College of Saint Rose

Saint Rose offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at The College of Saint Rose

Saint Rose has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,249 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,183 (97.1%). Part-time attendance was 66 (2.9%).

The College of Saint Rose is Ranked #1,139 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Saint Rose is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Saint Rose #1139 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Saint Rose by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Saint Rose Diversity Guide.

The College of Saint Rose Competes in the NCAA

Saint Rose has a total of 375 student athletes, 195 men and 180 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to The College of Saint Rose Athletics