First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | October 15, 2026 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | Fall | November 15, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | February 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: siena.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Siena College course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 110 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 110 AND MATH 120 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 020: Students who have a score of 4 or 5 on…BIOL 020: Students who have a score of 4 or 5 on the AP examination will receive 3 credits in BIOL 020. Those students majoring in biology or earning a minor in biology also have the option of taking the Advanced General Biology course sequence: Fall Semester: BIOL 170 Advanced General Biology 4 credits, Spring Semester: BIOL 180 Advanced General Biology Seminar 2 credits. | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 002 AND CHEM 040 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 110 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | WRIT 100 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENGL 101 (Previously ENGL 011) | |
| United States History | 4 | HIST 1 EL |
Show all 39 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 110 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 110 AND MATH 120 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIOL 020: Students who have a score of 4 or 5 on…BIOL 020: Students who have a score of 4 or 5 on the AP examination will receive 3 credits in BIOL 020. Those students majoring in biology or earning a minor in biology also have the option of taking the Advanced General Biology course sequence: Fall Semester: BIOL 170 Advanced General Biology 4 credits, Spring Semester: BIOL 180 Advanced General Biology Seminar 2 credits. | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHEM 002 AND CHEM 040 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | PHYS 110 | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | WRIT 100 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENGL 101 (Previously ENGL 011) | |
| United States History | 4 | HIST 1 EL | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC 100 | |
| Statistics | 4 | BAAS 200 (School of Business Students) OR STAT…BAAS 200 (School of Business Students) OR STAT 175 (School of Science Students) OR ATDV 110 (All other Students) | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CSIS 120 | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | ECON 102 | |
| Microeconomics | 4 | ECON 101 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIST 1 EL | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ENVA 015 | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | PHYS 120 | |
| European History | 4 | HIST 1 EL | |
| Human Geography | 4 | ATDV 250 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPAN 201 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CSIS 110 | |
| Art History | 4 | CREA 231 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | CREA 165 | |
| African American Studies | 4 | HIST 1EL | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | MDLG 1 EL | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | POSC 140 | |
| Cybersecurity | 4 | CSIS 205 | |
| Drawing | 4 | CREA 200 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FREN 201 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | MDLG 1EL | |
| Government and Politics: United States | 4 | POSC 100 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | ITAL 201 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | MDLG 1 EL | |
| Latin | 4 | LATN 101 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | PHYS 140 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | PHYS 130 | |
| Precalculus | 4 | MATH 101 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPAN 2 EL | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 4 | CREA 112 | |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 4 | CREA 1 EL |
Source: siena.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 88 |
| Psychology | 82 |
| Finance | 51 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 49 |
| Political Science and Government | 41 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 41 |
| Accounting | 40 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 37 |
Show the other 41 majors
| Advertising | 36 |
| Business/Commerce | 32 |
| Economics | 26 |
| History | 23 |
| Social Work | 20 |
| Sports Communication | 19 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 16 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 15 |
| English Language and Literature | 15 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 14 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 11 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Environmental Studies | 9 |
| Environmental Science | 9 |
| Journalism | 9 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 8 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 5 |
| Biochemistry | 5 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Criminology | 5 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 5 |
| Actuarial Science | 5 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 4 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| Political Communication | 3 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 2 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Health Policy Analysis | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Astrophysics | 1 |
| Business Analytics | 1 |
| Data Science | 1 |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Water Polo
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
18% of men in fraternities · 8% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
913,485 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Albany International (ALB)
Nearest hub airport
Bradley International (BDL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.0 of 20
Elevation
330 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
16°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
59.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
10 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,930 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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