Admissions Policy

Students who show evidence of strong academic motivation and the ability to benefit from a challenging liberal arts and professional education will be considered for admission. Admissions decisions are made after careful study of all data available for each candidate, including high school or previous college records, letters of recommendation, and essays.  First-time freshman applicants are expected to complete a strong high school college-preparatory program in order to be admitted to the College.  Through submission of application requirements, essays and interviews, admitted candidates show evidence that they possess other qualities important to The College of Saint Rose community such as:

• a willingness to take responsibility for their own education;
• an interest in taking advantage of the opportunities Saint Rose can provide;
• ability to engage in critical thinking; and
• an active interest in Saint Rose and its surrounding communities.