πŸ” Discover πŸ“š Saved Schools πŸ—ΊοΈ Trip Planner ❓ Help Log In
← Back to Siena College

πŸ’° Siena College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
7
Automatic
4
In-State Awards
$3,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$3,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$340 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 24 ACT

Siena College awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $3,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 24 ACT. Against tuition of $44,505, students receiving the largest award pay about $41,505 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Siena College

Tuition & fees
$44,505
βˆ’
Largest annual award
$3,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$41,505/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $17,085), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Siena College's website
Visit School Website β†’

Automatic merit scholarships at Siena College β€” no separate application

4 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Franciscan Transfer Scholarship
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
A merit scholarship for transfer students with a GPA of 3.2 and higher.
Source β†—
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
In-State Requirements
GPA 90.0+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1160+
A merit scholarship for full-time incoming freshmen with a strong academic record and community involvement.
Source β†—
St. Claire Scholarship
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A merit scholarship for transfer students with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.19.
Source β†—
THE FRANCISCAN SCHOLARSHIP
In-State Requirements
GPA 87.0+ β€’ ACT 24+ β€’ SAT 1120+
A merit scholarship for full-time incoming freshmen with solid academics and a strong record of involvement.
Source β†—

Other scholarships at Siena College (3)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

THE BISHOPS SCHOLARSHIP
$3,000/yr
An annual scholarship for full-time students admitted to Siena from specific Catholic high schools in the Albany Diocese.
Source β†—
THE MARY HOFFER SCHOLARSHIP
$340/semester
A scholarship covering the cost of one class each semester for participants in the Crusader to Saints program.
Source β†—
The Siena University Scholarship Guarantee
$14,250/yr
A guaranteed minimum scholarship amount for admitted students who submit their FAFSA.
Source β†—

Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Siena College

Regular Decision
11/01/2025

Common questions about Siena College scholarships

How much merit aid does Siena College give?

Published awards range $3,000/yr. Siena College lists 7 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Siena College?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 24 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Siena College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $3,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Siena College?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 7% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Siena College?

4 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Siena College?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Siena College's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

More on Siena College

Other NY schools with automatic merit scholarships