Siena College
Private college in Loudonville, New York, U.S. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Former names | St. Bernardine of Siena College (1937–1968)[1] |
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| Motto | The Education for a Lifetime |
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1937 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Franciscan) |
Academic affiliations | AFCU CIC MSA ACCU |
| Endowment | $175 million (2022)[2][3] |
| President | Charles Seifert |
Academic staff | 350 (fall 2023)[4] |
| Students | 3,623 (fall 2023)[4] |
| Undergraduates | 3,497 (fall 2023)[4] |
| Postgraduates | 126 (fall 2023)[4] |
| Location | , U.S. 42°43′06″N 73°45′13″W |
| Campus | Suburban, 174 acres (70 ha) [5] |
| Fight song | "When the Saints Go Marching In" |
| Colors | Green and gold[6] |
| Nickname | Saints |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – MAAC |
| Mascot | Bernie "Saint" Bernard (St. Bernard Dog) |
| Website | www |
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History
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
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
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
| Race and ethnicity[16] | Total | ||
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| White | 76% | ||
| Hispanic | 9% | ||
| Black | 4% | ||
| Asian | 4% | ||
| Other[a] | 4% | ||
| Foreign national | 3% | ||
| Economic diversity | |||
| Low-income[b] | 24% | ||
| Affluent[c] | 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
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
- Other consists of Multiracial Americans & those who prefer to not say.
- The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant intended for low-income students.
- The percentage of students who are a part of the American middle class at the bare minimum.
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