The College of Saint Rose

The College of Saint Rose is moderately difficult to get into. Around 76% of applicants get into The College of Saint Rose each year. Out of 4,525 applications received in 2023, 3,454 students were offered admission.

Check in with The College of Saint Rose's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.

Students who submit their applications to The College of Saint Rose for the fall semester should hear back from The College of Saint Rose by October 1.

The College of Saint Rose Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of The College of Saint Rose's admissions stats.

The College of Saint Rose 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	10%
Waitlist	No

The College of Saint Rose Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for The College of Saint Rose.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	5 1	October 1

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Considering Applying Early to The College of Saint Rose?

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The College of Saint Rose does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. The College of Saint Rose will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

The College of Saint Rose accepts roughly 8% of early action applicants and 76% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, The College of Saint Rose admitted 2,566 of the 3,198 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college to help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on The College of Saint Rose Admissions

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Transferring to The College of Saint Rose

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to The College of Saint Rose

The College of Saint Rose has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does The College of Saint Rose Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at The College of Saint Rose

What does The College of Saint Rose consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
First Generation	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with The College of Saint Rose for more information on admission factors.

The College of Saint Rose 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to The College of Saint Rose, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with The College of Saint Rose's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	2.5	–	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into The College of Saint Rose?

Students admitted to The College of Saint Rose have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 52.26% submitted a class rank. At The College of Saint Rose 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 37% were in the top 25% and 75% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At The College of Saint Rose, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	13.36%
3.75 and 3.99	9.12%
3.50 and 3.74	23.13%
3.25 and 3.49	16.94%
3.00 and 3.24	15.96%
2.50 and 2.9	16.29%
2.00 and 2.49	4.56%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to The College of Saint Rose directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

The College of Saint Rose is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 10% of The College of Saint Rose's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application.

What is a Good SAT Score for The College of Saint Rose?

To be competitive with other The College of Saint Rose applicants, you should strive to score between 1035 and 1225 (or higher!) on the SAT. At The College of Saint Rose 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1225 and 25% of scored lower than 1035, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of The College of Saint Rose students scored 605 or higher and 75% of students scored 515 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of The College of Saint Rose students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 515 or higher.

More Information on Transferring to The College of Saint Rose

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to The College of Saint Rose.

Transfer students can enroll in The College of Saint Rose during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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The College of Saint Rose Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to The College of Saint Rose?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to The College of Saint Rose.

Does The College of Saint Rose accept transfer credits?

✅ The College of Saint Rose accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. The College of Saint Rose accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • Life Long Learning Credit

Does The College of Saint Rose accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ The College of Saint Rose accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to The College of Saint Rose?

❌ No, The College of Saint Rose is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is The College of Saint Rose's acceptance rate?

✅ The College of Saint Rose has an acceptance rate of 76%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at The College of Saint Rose?

❌ The College of Saint Rose does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at The College of Saint Rose?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at The College of Saint Rose was 8% in 2021.

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