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Siena University
Most applicants get into Siena University — 69% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Siena University occupies suburban Loudonville, NY — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $91,712 four years out. Faculty pay averages $115,932 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 3,409 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 82.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1093 and 1360 — near the NY middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Siena University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Siena University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1093–1360 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Siena University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 610 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 553 | 620 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 28 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Siena University received 8,992 applications and admitted 6,346 (70.6%), with 809 enrolling.
How Siena University compares
| Siena University | New York median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 69% | 70.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $46,580 | $17,408 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $76,079 | $60,236 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Siena University student earns $76,079 — 26% above the New York median of $60,236 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Siena University lists tuition at $46,580 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Siena University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $46,580 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Siena University enrolls 3,409 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Siena University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
74.7% of Siena University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 19.9 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $46,580 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Siena University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $91,712 |
| Economics | $90,802 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $88,623 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $87,394 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,337 |
| Biology, General | $73,491 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $72,369 |
| Marketing | $69,793 |
| Physics | $66,865 |
| Sociology | $64,070 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $63,487 |
| Psychology, General | $63,227 |
| Political Science and Government | $63,075 |
| Social Work | $60,100 |
| History | $59,855 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $59,280 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $49,016 |
Median earnings for these 17 Siena University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $76,079 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 33 additional Siena University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Siena University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1093–1360 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 69% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Siena University's acceptance rate?
70.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 6,346 admitted from 8,992 applicants.
How much does Siena University cost?
At Siena University, published tuition is $46,580 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Siena University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Siena University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $76,079 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in New York
- St. Joseph's University-New York — 72% admitted
- Sarah Lawrence College — 61.7% admitted
- St. John Fisher University — 66.4% admitted
- St Bonaventure University — 81.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.