College of Saint Rose
The College of Saint Rose is a private Catholic college in Albany, New York. It was founded in 1920 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet as a women's college. It became fully co-educational in 1969. The following year, the college added laypersons to its board and became an independent college sponsored by the sisters. The college is in the Pine Hills neighborhood of Albany. It is a Division II member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Emblem of The College of Saint Rose | |
| Motto | In Tuo Lumine Videbimus Lumen (Latin) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | In Thy Light We Shall See Light |
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1920 |
Religious affiliation | Catholic Church (Sisters of Saint Joseph) |
| President | Marcia White |
Academic staff | 118 full-time and 169 part-time |
| Students | 2,791 |
| Undergraduates | 1,432 |
| Postgraduates | 1,359 |
| Location | , New York , United States 42.663981°N 73.786781°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | White, Black, Gold |
| Nickname | Golden Knights |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Northeast-10 |
| Mascot | Fear, The Golden Knight |
| Website | |
In June 2023, after many years of financial difficulties, the college's accreditor, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, publicly warned the college that it was in danger of losing its accreditation. In November 2023, the college's trustees voted to close the college in June 2024.