The College of Saint Rose Acceptance Rate
Albany, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,827
- Admitted
- 2,075
- Yield
- 13.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, The College of Saint Rose's acceptance rate has fallen from 76.3% in 2014–15 to 73.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,525 to 2,827 (-49%) over that period.
Its 73.4% rate makes The College of Saint Rose more selective than about 55% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 45%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (77% for women vs 65.9% for men, a 11.1-point gap). The College of Saint Rose has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 13.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,525 | 4,215 | 76.3% | 534 |
| 2015–16 | 5,599 | 4,578 | 81.8% | 632 |
| 2016–17 | 6,780 | 5,663 | 83.5% | 641 |
| 2017–18 | 6,727 | 5,565 | 82.7% | 577 |
| 2018–19 | 6,408 | 5,600 | 87.4% | 616 |
| 2019–20 | 6,566 | 5,743 | 87.5% | 640 |
| 2020–21 | 6,373 | 5,218 | 81.9% | 491 |
| 2021–22 | 4,525 | 3,454 | 76.3% | 310 |
| 2022–23 | 2,456 | 1,916 | 78% | 240 |
| 2023–24 | 2,827 | 2,075 | 73.4% | 288 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,915 | 1,474 | 77% |
| Men | 912 | 601 | 65.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
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Frequently asked
What is The College of Saint Rose's acceptance rate?
The College of Saint Rose's acceptance rate is 73.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,075 admitted of 2,827 applicants).
Is The College of Saint Rose test optional?
The College of Saint Rose is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to The College of Saint Rose?
The College of Saint Rose received 2,827 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,075.
Is The College of Saint Rose getting harder to get into?
The College of Saint Rose has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.3% in 2014–15 to 73.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.strose.edu/.