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Siena College

  • LocationLoudonville, NY
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,623 students
  • SponsorFranciscan Friars (Order of Friars Minor), Our Lady of Guadalupe Province
  • TraditionFranciscan
Official website

Siena College, which now calls itself Siena University, is a Franciscan Catholic liberal arts institution in Loudonville, New York, where a community of Franciscan friars lives on campus. Mass is celebrated twice on Sundays in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel, the Chaplain's Office announces a noon daily Mass, and friars live in the residence halls. The core curriculum includes religious studies and philosophy, and service is organized through the Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy, which describes its work as informed by Catholic social teaching.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 3

  • Sunday11:00 AMSt. Mary of the Angels Chapel · Throughout the academic year.
  • Sunday7:00 PMSt. Mary of the Angels Chapel · Throughout the academic year.
  • Monday–Friday12:00 PMSiena campus (chapel not named on the schedule) · Listed as daily Mass beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8; specific weekdays not stated.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Getting Involved | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office/getting-involved · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “The Music Ministry sings at both the 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Masses in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel on Sundays throughout the academic year.”
    Two Sunday Masses, at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM, are celebrated in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel during the academic year.
    “The Music Ministry sings at both the 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Masses in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel on Sundays throughout the academic year.”
    Two Sunday Masses, at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM, are celebrated in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel during the academic year.
  2. Chaplain's Office | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Sunday, Sept. 6 11:00am & 7:00pm Tuesday, Sept. 8 Daily Mass Begins 12:00pm Sunday, Sept. 13 Regular Semester Mass Schedule”
    The Chaplain's Office lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM and daily Mass at noon beginning in September.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Siena College, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church: 1.1 mi1Saint Pius X Catholic Church: 1.6 mi2Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church: 1.9 mi3Christ Our Light Catholic Church: 2.0 mi4St. Francis Chapel: 2.6 mi5Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church: 2.7 mi6Siena College (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 498 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham
  2. Saint Pius X Catholic Church — 1.6 mi · 23 Crumitie Road, Loudonville
  3. Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 76 Menand Road, Menands
  4. Christ Our Light Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville
  5. St. Francis Chapel — 2.6 mi
  6. Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church — 2.7 mi · 610 25th Street, Watervliet

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

74 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (The Chaplain's Office fall schedule says daily Mass begins at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 8 (undated page. Sept. 8 falls on a Tuesday in 2026). Counted as every weekday under the 'daily' ruling.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chaplain's Office | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Sunday, Sept. 6 11:00am & 7:00pm Tuesday, Sept. 8 Daily Mass Begins 12:00pm Sunday, Sept. 13 Regular Semester Mass Schedule”
      The Chaplain's Office lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM and daily Mass at noon beginning in September.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Sunday 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel throughout the academic year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Getting Involved | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office/getting-involved · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Music Ministry sings at both the 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Masses in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel on Sundays throughout the academic year.”
      Two Sunday Masses, at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM, are celebrated in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel during the academic year.
    2. Chaplain's Office | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Sunday, Sept. 6 11:00am & 7:00pm Tuesday, Sept. 8 Daily Mass Begins 12:00pm Sunday, Sept. 13 Regular Semester Mass Schedule”
      The Chaplain's Office lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM and daily Mass at noon beginning in September.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusLess than weekly, or by appointment only (Reconciliation is available by appointment.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chaplain's Office | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available by appointment.”
      Confession is offered by appointment.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (The Getting Involved page says the Blessed Sacrament is exposed weekly for adoration in the Chapel; the Campus Ministry page lists the day and time as to be announced.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Getting Involved | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office/getting-involved · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Weekly, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration. You can come into the Chapel at any time during the hour for as long as you want to spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held weekly in the Chapel, which students may visit for prayer.
    2. Siena Campus Ministry | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office/siena-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Adoration: Time & Day to Be Announced Meet in the Chapel for some quiet time with the blessed sacrament.”
      The adoration day and time are listed as to be announced.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Fr. Lawrence C. Anderson, O.F.M., is listed as Chaplain; 18 Franciscan friars live in St. Bernardine of Siena Friary on campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Chaplain's Office | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Lawrence C. Anderson O.F.M. Chaplain of the College 518-783-2331 landerson@siena.edu Chaplain's Office Mission Office Deacon Nicholas A. Ascioti Assistant Campus Minister (518) 783-2332 nascioti@siena.edu Mission Office Chaplain's Office Kristi B. Pegarella Mission Office Coordinator (518) 783-2332 kpegarella@siena.edu Hines Hall Chaplain's Office Richard J. Putorti Music Minister”
      The Chaplain's Office lists a Franciscan priest as Chaplain, a deacon as Assistant Campus Minister, a Mission Office Coordinator, and a Music Minister.
    2. Friary | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/friary · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “St. Bernardine of Siena Friary is home to 18 Franciscan friars from Our Lady of Guadalupe Province who minister at Siena University and in the local community.”
      A community of 18 Franciscan friars lives on campus and ministers at the university.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (St. Mary of the Angels Chapel; students may come into the Chapel at any time during weekly adoration, and the Rosary and Lectio Divina meet there.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Getting Involved | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office/getting-involved · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Weekly, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration. You can come into the Chapel at any time during the hour for as long as you want to spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held weekly in the Chapel, which students may visit for prayer.
    2. Chaplain's Office | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Our hope is that you find a spiritual home in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel and in the services of the University Chaplain's Office.”
      St. Mary of the Angels Chapel is the campus chapel served by the Chaplain's Office.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (7 weekly times documented: 7 Mass, 0 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

57 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (The core curriculum page states that the courses every student takes include classes in religious studies. One course is the minimum the official page supports.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum | Siena Universitysiena.edu/academics/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Siena’s core curriculum—courses every Siena student takes—includes seminars and classes in creative arts, English, history, natural science, philosophy, religious studies, quantitative analysis, and social science.”
      Every Siena student takes core courses that include religious studies and philosophy.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (The requirement is a generic religious studies course; the department describes its courses as a critical study of the world's religious traditions. RELG 265 Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching is offered.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Core Curriculum | Siena Universitysiena.edu/academics/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Siena’s core curriculum—courses every Siena student takes—includes seminars and classes in creative arts, English, history, natural science, philosophy, religious studies, quantitative analysis, and social science.”
      Every Siena student takes core courses that include religious studies and philosophy.
    2. Religious Studies | Siena Universitysiena.edu/programs/religious-studies · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rather, you'll have the opportunity to explore the historical and contemporary diversity of the world’s religions and develop a deep understanding of the roles they play in society, politics, the arts and economics.​ An 18 credit minor is also offered.”
      Siena offers a religious studies major (and minor) focused on the study of the world's religions.
    3. Our Catholic Tradition | Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacysiena.edu/centers-institutes/franciscan-center-for-service-and-advocacy/our-catholic-tradition · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students can study the richness of the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching at greater depth by enrolling in “RELG 265: Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching.””
      A course, RELG 265 Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching, is offered.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (The core curriculum page states that the courses every student takes include classes in philosophy. One course is the minimum the official page supports.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum | Siena Universitysiena.edu/academics/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Siena’s core curriculum—courses every Siena student takes—includes seminars and classes in creative arts, English, history, natural science, philosophy, religious studies, quantitative analysis, and social science.”
      Every Siena student takes core courses that include religious studies and philosophy.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description (The core curriculum page ties the core's Franciscan heritage, diversity, social justice, and nature courses to the university's grounding in the Catholic Franciscan tradition.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Core Curriculum | Siena Universitysiena.edu/academics/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “And because Siena University is grounded in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, our core curriculum is held to high intellectual and ethical standards. That means you’ll also take courses in Franciscan heritage, diversity, social justice, and nature”
      The core curriculum description ties required Franciscan heritage, diversity, social justice, and nature courses to the Catholic Franciscan tradition.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (B.A. in Religious Studies; a minor is also offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Studies | Siena Universitysiena.edu/programs/religious-studies · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rather, you'll have the opportunity to explore the historical and contemporary diversity of the world’s religions and develop a deep understanding of the roles they play in society, politics, the arts and economics.​ An 18 credit minor is also offered.”
      Siena offers a religious studies major (and minor) focused on the study of the world's religions.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (3 ministry staff on the Chaplain's Office contact list: the Chaplain (a friar), the Assistant Campus Minister (a deacon), and the Music Minister. The Mission Office Coordinator, also listed, was not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chaplain's Office | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Lawrence C. Anderson O.F.M. Chaplain of the College 518-783-2331 landerson@siena.edu Chaplain's Office Mission Office Deacon Nicholas A. Ascioti Assistant Campus Minister (518) 783-2332 nascioti@siena.edu Mission Office Chaplain's Office Kristi B. Pegarella Mission Office Coordinator (518) 783-2332 kpegarella@siena.edu Hines Hall Chaplain's Office Richard J. Putorti Music Minister”
      The Chaplain's Office lists a Franciscan priest as Chaplain, a deacon as Assistant Campus Minister, a Mission Office Coordinator, and a Music Minister.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (One campus-wide retreat each semester. Campus Ministry also hosts retreats for area Catholic high schools and confirmation programs, which are not student retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Siena Campus Ministry | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office/siena-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “EACH SEMESTER THERE IS A CAMPUS WIDE RETREAT, ALL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME. CAMPUS MINISTRY ALSO HOSTS RETREATS FOR AREA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS AND CONFIRMATION PROGRAMS.”
      Campus ministry holds a campus-wide retreat each semester.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Student-led Rosary group, Lectio Divina Bible study, Delight women's Bible study, and Praise and Worship ministry, plus liturgical and music ministries.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Siena Campus Ministry | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office/siena-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Tuesdays--7:30pm: The Rosary THIS STUDENT LED GROUP MEETS in the francis room TO PRAY THE ROSARY. Wednesdays--6:30pm: Delight Womens Bible Study”
      Campus ministry lists a student-led Rosary group on Tuesdays and Delight women's Bible study on Wednesdays.
      “Wednesdayas--8:45pm: Lectio Divina (Bible Study) MEET IN THE francis room TO READ THROUGH SACRED SCRIPTURE AND REFLECTION.”
      Lectio Divina Bible study meets Wednesdays at 8:45 PM in the Francis Room.
    2. Getting Involved | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office/getting-involved · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Our Praise and Worship Ministry offers praise of God in both song and prayer. Students lead worship with contemporary music, praise, and prayer, as they joyfully celebrate the love of God.”
      A student-led Praise and Worship ministry is offered.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (First-year halls are gendered by floor. Hennepin Hall separates men and women by floor or wing; townhouse units are single-sex.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Housing Information | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/community-living/general-housing-information · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Our Freshmen communities are traditional style residence halls that offer doubles, triples and quads for living arrangements. These communities are gendered by floor and have communal bathrooms.”
      First-year residence halls are separated by sex by floor.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (2026-2027 Siena Life handbook: overnight guests must be of the same sex; visitation hours are 9 a.m.-1 a.m. Sunday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday-Saturday.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Siena Life Student Handbooksiena.edu/files/resources/siena-life-student-handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “e. Students may only host overnight guests/visitors of: • traditional college age • the same sex”
      Overnight guests must be of the same sex as the host.
      “Visitation hours in all campus residences are: Sunday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.”
      Residence halls have visitation hours.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Each residence hall lists a Franciscan Friar in Residence.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Residential Communities | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/community-living/residential-communities · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Hines Hall Staff Residence Director: Kaylanii Mertin Friar in Residence: Br. Jimmy Kernan, OFM”
      Residence halls each have a Franciscan Friar in Residence.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Franciscan Mission Office led by a Vice President for Mission.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission Office | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/mission-office · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Franciscan Mission Office stewards, strengthens and animates the Siena mission by building a more inclusive, just, peaceable and humane world through intentional efforts that support the integration of our Catholic, Franciscan, and Liberal Arts identity.”
      The Franciscan Mission Office's scope covers the university's Catholic and Franciscan identity.
      “Fr. Mark G. Reamer O.F.M. Vice President for Mission”
      A Franciscan priest serves as Vice President for Mission.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy; also the Center for Academic Community Engagement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy | Siena Universitysiena.edu/centers-institutes/franciscan-center-for-service-and-advocacy · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rooted in the Franciscan Tradition and informed by Catholic Social Teaching, the Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy offers transformational education and formation opportunities for the entire Siena Community that integrate classroom learning with hands on service and reflection among poor and marginalized people.”
      The Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy is a service center framed by Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Academic service-learning trips and the Center for Academic Community Engagement (Bonner Service Leaders, NEXT Fellowship); not required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Siena Universitysiena.edu/life-as-a-saint/service · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Through academic service trips, you’ll combine hands-on service with academic exploration, gaining valuable insights while helping communities in need.”
      Academic service-learning opportunities are offered.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (RELG 265 Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching; the Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy describes itself as informed by Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Catholic Tradition | Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacysiena.edu/centers-institutes/franciscan-center-for-service-and-advocacy/our-catholic-tradition · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students can study the richness of the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching at greater depth by enrolling in “RELG 265: Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching.””
      A course, RELG 265 Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching, is offered.
    2. Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy | Siena Universitysiena.edu/centers-institutes/franciscan-center-for-service-and-advocacy · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rooted in the Franciscan Tradition and informed by Catholic Social Teaching, the Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy offers transformational education and formation opportunities for the entire Siena Community that integrate classroom learning with hands on service and reflection among poor and marginalized people.”
      The Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy is a service center framed by Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Siena Stands With service immersion program (including U.S.-Mexico border trips on migration) and the Laudato Si' Center for Integral Ecology.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Siena Stands With... | Siena Universitysiena.edu/centers-institutes/franciscan-center-for-service-and-advocacy/siena-stands-with-immersion-program · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Sponsored by the Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy, our Siena Stands With... Service Immersion Program offers students, faculty, and staff transformative experiences in communities, both close to home and away, struggling with poverty, injustice, and inequality.”
      The Siena Stands With service immersion program sends students to communities facing poverty and injustice.
    2. Laudato Si' Center for Integral Ecology | Siena Universitysiena.edu/centers-institutes/laudato-si · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Laudato Si’ Center for Integral Ecology engages in campus-wide collaboration, to enhance spiritual and ethical awareness, academic enrichment, climate justice, and responsible sustainable practices.”
      The Laudato Si' Center for Integral Ecology runs care-for-creation programs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (The Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy, part of the Mission Office, describes its programs as guided by Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy | Siena Universitysiena.edu/centers-institutes/franciscan-center-for-service-and-advocacy · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rooted in the Franciscan Tradition and informed by Catholic Social Teaching, the Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy offers transformational education and formation opportunities for the entire Siena Community that integrate classroom learning with hands on service and reflection among poor and marginalized people.”
      The Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy is a service center framed by Catholic Social Teaching.
    2. Our Catholic Tradition | Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacysiena.edu/centers-institutes/franciscan-center-for-service-and-advocacy/our-catholic-tradition · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students can study the richness of the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching at greater depth by enrolling in “RELG 265: Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching.””
      A course, RELG 265 Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching, is offered.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Two Sunday Masses are celebrated in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel during the academic year, and the Chaplain's Office announces a noon daily Mass.
    Sources (2)
    1. Chaplain's Office | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Sunday, Sept. 6 11:00am & 7:00pm Tuesday, Sept. 8 Daily Mass Begins 12:00pm Sunday, Sept. 13 Regular Semester Mass Schedule”
      The Chaplain's Office lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM and daily Mass at noon beginning in September.
    2. Getting Involved | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office/getting-involved · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Music Ministry sings at both the 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Masses in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel on Sundays throughout the academic year.”
      Two Sunday Masses, at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM, are celebrated in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel during the academic year.
  • A Franciscan friar serves as Chaplain, 18 friars live on campus, and a friar is assigned to each residence hall.
    Sources (3)
    1. Chaplain's Office | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Lawrence C. Anderson O.F.M. Chaplain of the College 518-783-2331 landerson@siena.edu Chaplain's Office Mission Office Deacon Nicholas A. Ascioti Assistant Campus Minister (518) 783-2332 nascioti@siena.edu Mission Office Chaplain's Office Kristi B. Pegarella Mission Office Coordinator (518) 783-2332 kpegarella@siena.edu Hines Hall Chaplain's Office Richard J. Putorti Music Minister”
      The Chaplain's Office lists a Franciscan priest as Chaplain, a deacon as Assistant Campus Minister, a Mission Office Coordinator, and a Music Minister.
    2. Friary | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/friary · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “St. Bernardine of Siena Friary is home to 18 Franciscan friars from Our Lady of Guadalupe Province who minister at Siena University and in the local community.”
      A community of 18 Franciscan friars lives on campus and ministers at the university.
    3. Residential Communities | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/community-living/residential-communities · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Hines Hall Staff Residence Director: Kaylanii Mertin Friar in Residence: Br. Jimmy Kernan, OFM”
      Residence halls each have a Franciscan Friar in Residence.
  • The 2026-2027 student handbook limits overnight guests to the same sex and sets visitation hours.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Siena Life Student Handbooksiena.edu/files/resources/siena-life-student-handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “e. Students may only host overnight guests/visitors of: • traditional college age • the same sex”
      Overnight guests must be of the same sex as the host.
      “Visitation hours in all campus residences are: Sunday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.”
      Residence halls have visitation hours.
  • The Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy, informed by Catholic Social Teaching, runs volunteer, mentoring, and immersion programs, and a Laudato Si' Center for Integral Ecology is on campus.
    Sources (3)
    1. Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy | Siena Universitysiena.edu/centers-institutes/franciscan-center-for-service-and-advocacy · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rooted in the Franciscan Tradition and informed by Catholic Social Teaching, the Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy offers transformational education and formation opportunities for the entire Siena Community that integrate classroom learning with hands on service and reflection among poor and marginalized people.”
      The Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy is a service center framed by Catholic Social Teaching.
    2. Siena Stands With... | Siena Universitysiena.edu/centers-institutes/franciscan-center-for-service-and-advocacy/siena-stands-with-immersion-program · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Sponsored by the Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy, our Siena Stands With... Service Immersion Program offers students, faculty, and staff transformative experiences in communities, both close to home and away, struggling with poverty, injustice, and inequality.”
      The Siena Stands With service immersion program sends students to communities facing poverty and injustice.
    3. Laudato Si' Center for Integral Ecology | Siena Universitysiena.edu/centers-institutes/laudato-si · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Laudato Si’ Center for Integral Ecology engages in campus-wide collaboration, to enhance spiritual and ethical awareness, academic enrichment, climate justice, and responsible sustainable practices.”
      The Laudato Si' Center for Integral Ecology runs care-for-creation programs.

Concerns

  • Confession is available by appointment.
    Sources (1)
    1. Chaplain's Office | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “the Sacrament of Reconciliation is available by appointment.”
      Confession is offered by appointment.
  • The core religious studies requirement is generic, and the department describes its courses as the study of the world's religious traditions; no required course is explicitly Catholic theology.
    Sources (2)
    1. Core Curriculum | Siena Universitysiena.edu/academics/core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Siena’s core curriculum—courses every Siena student takes—includes seminars and classes in creative arts, English, history, natural science, philosophy, religious studies, quantitative analysis, and social science.”
      Every Siena student takes core courses that include religious studies and philosophy.
    2. Religious Studies | Siena Universitysiena.edu/programs/religious-studies · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rather, you'll have the opportunity to explore the historical and contemporary diversity of the world’s religions and develop a deep understanding of the roles they play in society, politics, the arts and economics.​ An 18 credit minor is also offered.”
      Siena offers a religious studies major (and minor) focused on the study of the world's religions.
  • Residence halls are coeducational and separated by floor or wing.
    Sources (1)
    1. General Housing Information | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/community-living/general-housing-information · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Our Freshmen communities are traditional style residence halls that offer doubles, triples and quads for living arrangements. These communities are gendered by floor and have communal bathrooms.”
      First-year residence halls are separated by sex by floor.

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Campus ministry home

Chaplain's Office and St. Mary of the Angels Chapel

  • Address: 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

Source: siena.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, siena.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, siena.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 8 on campus, 1 off campus

Service 1

  • Siena Stands With... Service Immersion ProgramOff campus
    Franciscan Center for Service and Advocacy immersion trips to communities facing poverty and injustice, in the U.S. and abroad.
    siena.edu

Faith formation 1

  • Lectio Divina Bible StudyOn campus
    Wednesdays 8:45 PM
    Scripture reading and reflection in the Francis Room.
    siena.edu

Clubs and groups 3

  • The RosaryOn campus
    Tuesdays 7:30 PM
    Student-led group that prays the Rosary in the Francis Room.
    siena.edu
  • Delight Women's Bible StudyOn campus
    Wednesdays 6:30 PM
    Weekly women's Bible study listed in campus ministry's spiritual programming.
    siena.edu
  • Praise and Worship MinistryOn campus
    Student-led worship with contemporary music and prayer.
    siena.edu

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Eucharistic AdorationOn campus
    Weekly (day and time to be announced)
    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in the Chapel.
    siena.edu, siena.edu
  • Liturgical ministriesOn campus
    Students serve as readers, Eucharistic ministers, and altar servers, with training in the fall semester.
    siena.edu
  • Music MinistryOn campus
    Sundays 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM Masses
    Student instrumentalists and vocalists lead music at Sunday Masses in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel.
    siena.edu

Social life 1

  • Friday Fun NightsOn campus
    Fridays
    Games, fellowship, and food, meeting at the Chapel.
    siena.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Chaplain's Office | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Fr. Lawrence C. Anderson O.F.M. Chaplain of the College 518-783-2331 landerson@siena.edu Chaplain's Office Mission Office Deacon Nicholas A. Ascioti Assistant Campus Minister (518) 783-2332 nascioti@siena.edu Mission Office Chaplain's Office Kristi B. Pegarella Mission Office Coordinator (518) 783-2332 kpegarella@siena.edu Hines Hall Chaplain's Office Richard J. Putorti Music Minister”
    The Chaplain's Office lists a Franciscan priest as Chaplain, a deacon as Assistant Campus Minister, a Mission Office Coordinator, and a Music Minister.
    “Chaplain's Office 518-783-2332 chaplainsoffice@siena.edu Siena University 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211”
    The Chaplain's Office can be reached at 518-783-2332 or chaplainsoffice@siena.edu, at 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville.
    “Sunday, Sept. 6 11:00am & 7:00pm Tuesday, Sept. 8 Daily Mass Begins 12:00pm Sunday, Sept. 13 Regular Semester Mass Schedule”
    The Chaplain's Office lists Sunday Masses at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM and daily Mass at noon beginning in September.
    “Chaplain's Office 518-783-2332 chaplainsoffice@siena.edu Siena University 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211”
    The Chaplain's Office can be reached at 518-783-2332 or chaplainsoffice@siena.edu, at 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville.
    “Our hope is that you find a spiritual home in St. Mary of the Angels Chapel and in the services of the University Chaplain's Office.”
    St. Mary of the Angels Chapel is the campus chapel served by the Chaplain's Office.
  2. Siena Campus Ministry | Siena Universitysiena.edu/offices/chaplain-s-office/siena-campus-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Tuesdays--7:30pm: The Rosary THIS STUDENT LED GROUP MEETS in the francis room TO PRAY THE ROSARY. Wednesdays--6:30pm: Delight Womens Bible Study”
    Campus ministry lists a student-led Rosary group on Tuesdays and Delight women's Bible study on Wednesdays.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
80 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.75%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,254 · ACT 30
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,282

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
3,497
Total students3,623
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$33,733
Cost of attendance (per year)$64,870
Median federal debt at graduation$26,561
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
75%
First-year retention83%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$76,079
Admission rate69%
Students receiving Pell grants24%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1254
SAT reading & writing550–680
SAT math560–680
ACT composite27–33
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 54 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Albany

The Most Reverend Mark O'Connell, Bishop of Albany

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: rcda.org, rcda.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 195474
  • Carnegie classification: Master's university (small programs)
  • Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Siena College a Catholic college?
Yes. Siena College is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Albany. Its sponsor is Franciscan Friars (Order of Friars Minor), Our Lady of Guadalupe Province.
What is Siena College’s Compass Score?
75 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Siena College?
Mass is listed at St. Mary of the Angels Chapel and Siena campus (chapel not named on the schedule). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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