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Siena University Scores High in Independent Rankings

Siena University has received recognition from two independent sources that measure the reputation and financial health of the nation’s colleges and universities. Money gave Siena 4.5 stars out of five (the second highest ranking) in its 2026 Best Colleges in America ratings, while Open School rated Siena in its top category as “Healthy,” finding it one of most financially resilient universities in New York state.
Admissions, Graduate Admissions

What If Earning a High-Quality MBA Didn't Require Putting Your Life on Hold?

Most graduate programs force an impossible choice: sacrifice your life for an in-person degree, or sacrifice real human connection for a sterile online portal. Siena’s MBA rejects that compromise. We built a program for professionals who want the tech-forward agility of modern business without losing the power of real relationships. Here, you aren't an anonymous student ID completing modules in isolation—you are part of a tight-knit, values-driven community engineered to elevate your career from day one.
Admissions

How to Choose a College That Prepares You for Your Career

Choosing a college means thinking about what you will study, where you will live, and what kind of community you want to join. It also means considering how your college experience will prepare you for life after graduation. The right college will help you explore your interests, connect classroom learning to the real world, and graduate prepared for what comes next.
Alumni

Dake Family & Stewart’s Shops Give $1M to Siena University

Siena University has received a transformational, student-focused gift of $1 million from Stewart’s Shops and the Dake family. This gift will provide equity of experience for generations of Saints. The Stewart’s and Dake Family Opportunity Fund is a direct investment in Siena students, providing them with expanded access to the full breadth of the Siena education.

In the Footsteps of Saints

The concept of servant leadership is a powerful pillar of Siena University’s mission. To fully immerse themselves in its tenets, a group of Saints studied them for a semester then walked in the footsteps of the real-life saints who inspired them.

Introducing Physics 1: Experimental Labs

Whether you’re a physics major or exploring a different STEM program, hands-on labs make all the difference in grasping new concepts and applying them to the physical world. The new Physics 1 labs for majors and non-majors alike are proving a hit with Siena faculty and students.

More Flexible and More Personalized

Siena’s School of Business designs its academic programs to put students first while responding to the evolving needs of industry. To that end, Siena has revised and updated its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program to be more flexible and personalized, now with a fully online option. In the spring, a new four-course Advanced Certificate in Business Transformation with AI will be introduced.
Admissions

How Do You Know If a College Is Right For You?

Ever feel like your college search is taking over your laptop? You can analyze college stats, compare majors, and click through 3D virtual tours until 2 a.m, and that’s a great start to build your list! But when it comes down to picking your future home, the real clarity happens the moment you step foot on campus. Campus fit isn't something you can read about in a brochure; it’s something you feel the second you walk down the quad. It’s in that instant moment of realization: “Yeah, I can definitely see myself here.” If you’re gearing up for campus visits this fall, here are three simple things to look for when you arrive, plus real stories from Saints who stepped foot on campus and just knew.
Admissions, Graduate Admissions

Your Graduate Experience Goes Beyond Where You Take Classes

Can you earn your graduate degree online and still feel connected to your university? Yes! At Siena University, online and hybrid graduate programs offer ways to build relationships with professors and classmates while fitting your education around your life.

The Intern Journal: 104.5 The Team ESPN

Connor Pierce '27 (right) doesn't mind being called names online, and he laughs off the death threats. "There's never been an actual threat." In his social media space, building your personal brand can be messy. But Connor is playing the long game.

Every Saint Has a Story: Zoë Stoddard '27

Zoë Stoddard '27 wasn't supposed to make history at Siena. In fact, she wasn't supposed to be at Siena at all. But, the pandemic and a desire to always start the next chapter put her on the fast track to the record books.

Register, Make a Plan, Cast a Ballot

As soon as you turn 18, you’re eligible for a very special privilege: voting. Political science students and faculty at Siena are working to get Saints registered to vote and cast their ballots in the 2026 midterm election.

Remembering Siena's Seventh President

Siena said good-bye today its longest serving president, with funeral services for Fr. Hugh Hines, O.F.M. H ’89 in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel on October 9.

Theatre Major Shares "So Many Thoughts"

Theatre major Grey Hertz ’28 started writing songs senior year in high school. Freshman year at Siena, they shared their music with some friends, who liked the sound and wanted to hear more. So, Hertz got down to work.