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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Siena College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

70
%
Acceptance rate
3.56
Average High School GPA
February 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Siena College?

70%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Siena accepted 70% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 8,992 people applied and 6,346 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3652 / 5129 (71%)
Men
2694 / 3863 (70%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Siena College:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

13%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at Siena College, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Siena College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Siena considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Siena College?

3.56
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Siena College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.56. 15% of freshmen who attended Siena were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 45% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
4%
3.75-3.99
24%
3.50-3.74
34%
3.25-3.49
25%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
1%

Siena is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

14%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
553
75th Percentile
680
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
540
75th Percentile
680
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1113
75th Percentile
1348

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Siena College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 15
Regular admission deadline
March 15
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision.

November 15
Applications Due
January 1
Notification Date

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