Siena College is a learning community advancing the ideals of a liberal arts education, rooted in its identity as a Franciscan and Catholic institution.
Founded in 1937, Siena College is a private, Catholic Franciscan, residential, liberal arts college with a student body of about 3,000. Siena College offers 30 degree programs, 45 minors and certificate programs, and professional curricula in teacher preparation/education, pre-medical, pre-law, and social work. The college is organized into three colleges-Liberal Arts, Business and Science. Admission to the College is competitive. Twenty-seven percent of the Class of 2013 was ranked in top ten percent of their high school class.
An ideal student-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, an average class size of 21, rigorous academics, Division I athletics, intramural sports, and widespread service and advocacy experiences nurture each student’s personal growth and potential for extraordinary achievement. A broad perspective and career preparation is emphasized through internships, study programs and student activities.