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Siena College

Coordinates: 42°43′06″N 73°45′13″W / 42.71833°N 73.75361°W / 42.71833; -73.75361
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This article is about the college in Loudonville, New York. For other schools with a similar name, see Siena College (disambiguation).

Siena College
Former names
St. Bernardine of Siena College (1937–1968)[1]
MottoThe Education for a Lifetime
TypePrivate college
Established1937
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Franciscan)
Academic affiliations
AFCU
CIC
MSA
ACCU
Endowment$175 million (2022)[2][3]
PresidentCharles Seifert
Academic staff
350 (fall 2023)[4]
Students3,623 (fall 2023)[4]
Undergraduates3,497 (fall 2023)[4]
Postgraduates126 (fall 2023)[4]
Location
Loudonville, New York
,
U.S.

42°43′06″N 73°45′13″W / 42.71833°N 73.75361°W / 42.71833; -73.75361
CampusSuburban, 174 acres (70 ha) [5]
Fight song"When the Saints Go Marching In"
Colors    Green and gold[6]
NicknameSaints
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – MAAC
MascotBernie "Saint" Bernard (St. Bernard Dog)
Websitewww.siena.edu

Siena College is a private Franciscan college in Loudonville, New York, United States. It was founded by the Order of Friars Minor in 1937 and is named after the Franciscan friar Bernardino of Siena. The college enrolls approximately 3,600 students and offers undergraduate and graduate programs through three schools in business, liberal arts, and science. Siena competes in NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.

History

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In the late 1930s, Thomas Plassmann, president of St. Bonaventure University in Western New York, sent seven Franciscan friars to New York's Capital Region to found another college.[7] Siena College is named for Bernardino of Siena, a 15th-century Italian Franciscan friar and preacher.[8]

A Siena College Grotto along with a new bookstore opened in fall 2014.[9] A new rugby pitch was opened in fall 2016.[10] In 2020, the college was listed as a census-designated place (Siena College CDP).[11]

In spring 2025, the college will open a new science complex. Nobel Hall will have specialized laboratories and designated collaborative spaces. A rooftop penthouse will house the mechanical support systems for the new building. [12]

Academics

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Siena Hall

Siena College offers more than 40 majors, 80 minors and certificates, and graduate programs in business, education, and other fields.[13] Students attend three schools within the college:

  • School of Business
  • School of Liberal Arts
  • School of Science

All programs in the School of Business are accredited by AACSB International.[14]

Siena College Research Institute

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Siena College Research Institute, an affiliate of Siena College, conducts expert and public opinion polls, focusing on New York State and the United States, on issues of public policy interest.[15]

Student life

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Student body composition as of May 2, 2022
Race and ethnicity[16] Total
White 76% 76
 
Hispanic 9% 9
 
Black 4% 4
 
Asian 4% 4
 
Other[a] 4% 4
 
Foreign national 3% 3
 
Economic diversity
Low-income[b] 24% 24
 
Affluent[c] 76% 76
 

Siena has various housing options, including traditional residence halls, private rooms, and townhouse units, across eight residential communities.[17] Housing assignments for Siena students who live on campus are based on class year.[17] Additionally, some students opt for off-campus housing at the College Suites or commute from nearby areas.

Approximately 90 student clubs and organizations range from academic and professional groups to cultural and recreational clubs.[17]

Athletics

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Main article: Siena Saints
See also: Siena Saints men's basketball and Siena Saints women's basketball
Siena guard Ronald Moore dribbles toward the basket in a game against Loyola in January 2010.[18]

Siena offers 21 NCAA Division I sports, all of which participate in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC).[5][19]

A team with recent high achievement is men's baseball. The Saints advanced to the 1999 NCAA Division I baseball tournament and in 2005 saw pitcher John Lannan drafted by the Washington Nationals.[20] Lannan has since become a regular starter in Washington's rotation.[21]

The men's lacrosse team qualified for their first MAAC tournament in 2007 and their first NCAA tournament in 2009. That season, the Saints secured an automatic berth in the tournament after winning their first MAAC championship during a ten-game winning streak.[22]

Notes

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  1. ^ Other consists of Multiracial Americans & those who prefer to not say.
  2. ^ The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant intended for low-income students.
  3. ^ The percentage of students who are a part of the American middle class at the bare minimum.

References

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  1. ^ American Universities and Colleges. Berlin: De Gruyter. 1992. p. 1179. ISBN 9783110850482.
  2. ^ "Siena College | Data USA". datausa.io.
  3. ^ Siena Collegeusnews.com Archived January 5, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ a b c d "Institution Data Profile - Siena College". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
  5. ^ a b Black Issues in Higher Education. Cox, Matthews & Associates, Incorporated. 1992. p. 50.
  6. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ^ "SEEN: Siena College 80th Anniversary". Times Union.
  8. ^ Herald, The Catholic (November 10, 2023). "US Catholic Universities and Colleges Guide 2023: A-Z Guide - Catholic Herald". Catholic Herald.
  9. ^ Drew, Emily (November 2, 2014). "Siena dedicates its new Grotto - Spotlight News". Spotlight News.
  10. ^ "Siena Rugby Pitch - Facilities - Siena College Athletics". Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  11. ^ "State of New York Census Designated Places - Current/BAS20 - Data as of January 1, 2019". tigerweb.geo.census.gov. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  12. ^ "Siena College New Nobel Hall Expansion". Gilbane. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  13. ^ Franco, Jim (November 20, 2019). "DISCOVER LOUDONVILLE: Despite falling enrollment numbers across the country, Siena College welcomes its largest freshman class - Spotlight News". Spotlight Newspapers.
  14. ^ "College Maintains AACSB Accreditation | Siena College (New York)". Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
  15. ^ Research Centers Directory. Gale Research Company. 1986. ISBN 978-0-8103-0469-7.
  16. ^ "College Scorecard: Siena College". United States Department of Education. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  17. ^ a b c Peterson's Guide to Four-Year Colleges, 1995. Peterson's. June 1994. pp. 2372, 2373. ISBN 978-1-56079-364-9.
  18. ^ McGuire, Mark (January 22, 2010). "Streaking Siena". Times Union (Albany). Hearst Newspapers. p. B1. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012. Retrieved June 22, 2010.
  19. ^ "Siena Field Hockey Selected Ninth in NEC Preseason Poll". Siena College. Archived from the original on August 18, 2009. Retrieved August 26, 2009.
  20. ^ "Mission Statement". Siena College. Archived from the original on March 25, 2009. Retrieved June 17, 2009.
  21. ^ "John Lannan". Major League Baseball. Retrieved June 17, 2009.
  22. ^ Saints Face-Off with Syracuse in NCAA tournament Archived May 11, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, Siena College, May 8, 2009.
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