College of Saint Rose, The

The College of Saint Rose has the values and character of a private, liberal arts college with the array of opportunities of a premiere large university all in the heart of Albany, New York's Capital City. Premiere facilities are a hallmark of Saint Rose with the Lally School of Education, Massry Center for the Arts, Hearst Center for Communications and Interactive Media, Plumeri Sports Complex, Huether School of Business and Centennial Hall (apartment-style residence hall) all built within the last decade and many buildings receiving complete renovations including the Science Center, Events and Athletics Center and Dining Hall. With a rigorous liberal education curriculum, 43 undergraduate majors, and a mission of service to the urban community, students have many ways to discover what makes them fulfilled and passionate. Starting before the first week of classes, incoming freshmen can choose early arrival immersion programs in the arts, social justice and service, or an outdoor experience building team and leadership skills. Eleven accelerated dual degrees enable students to complete their bachelor's and master's degrees in five years while retaining their undergraduate financial aid.

With a student faculty ratio of 14:1 and no teaching assistants, students are mentored by full-time faculty who are at Saint Rose because first and foremost they want to teach in a personalized learning environment. More than 93 percent of professors have the highest degrees in their fields. Many majors require semester-long internships, student-teaching, or clinical practices. Students are placed in multinational corporations, entrepreneurial firms, research hospitals, non-profit organizations, government agencies and school districts in Albany, New York City, Atlanta, Boston, and Washington DC. Many students do a study abroad experience including an internship with recent placements in England, Ireland and Argentina. Many graduates are employed directly from their internship with employers preferring to hire Saint Rose graduates because they have the specific technical skills, the ability to write and analyze quickly, and a strong work ethic. In the most recent Career Center survey, 96% of graduates were employed or continuing their education and 89% said they would attend Saint Rose again. Many commented on the value of the Saint Rose experience saying that the outcomes of their education were more powerful than those of friends at colleges often double or triple the cost of Saint Rose.