The College of Saint Rose

Located in New York's capital city of Albany, The College of Saint Rose occupies an urban campus spanning several blocks in the Pine Hills neighborhood. Founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, this private Catholic institution has evolved from its origins as a women's college to become a coeducational university offering undergraduate and graduate programs. The college maintains a focus on professional programs including education, business, and communications, while also offering liberal arts degrees. Saint Rose is particularly known for its music industry program and teacher preparation curricula, with its School of Education holding national recognition. The campus combines historic Gothic-style buildings with modern facilities, and most first-year students reside in one of several residence halls situated throughout the urban campus.