What Siena University does

Siena University is a private Catholic Franciscan institution located in Loudonville, New York, approximately 10 minutes from Albany. The university operates three academic schools — Business (AACSB-accredited), Liberal Arts, and Science — delivering undergraduate majors and minors alongside graduate degrees including the MBA, M.S. in Accounting, M.S. in Business Analytics, Master of Arts in Teaching, and a recently launched Master of Social Work (MSW), with the first MSW cohort graduating in 2026.

Its core educational platform is built around experiential learning infrastructure: the Douglas T. Hickey '77 Financial Technology Center with Bloomberg terminals and the William R. Raub '85 Market Trading Room; the Guy and Dorothea Alonge Accounting Lab; digital arts labs with Mac Studios and Wacom Tablets; the Stack Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Spark Tank pitch competitions); the Beaudoin Theatre and WVCR 88.3 FM; and a newly completed $40 million science complex addition. Study abroad programs operate across 55 countries through partnerships with LSE, University of Roehampton, Cardiff University, UNYP, and Salzburg University of Applied Sciences. The MacDonnell Career and Internship Center integrates Handshake, Goin' Global, and Big Interview.

Revenue is generated across tuition and fees (undergraduate and graduate), on-campus room and board, alumni donations (including the endowed Bjorklund Fund), NCAA Division I athletics income (recent MAAC men's basketball championship and first NCAA Tournament berth since 2010), and continuing education. Customer segments span traditional undergraduates, graduate and professional students, international students, and non-traditional/continuing education learners. The institution was renamed from Siena College to Siena University to reflect its expanded graduate scope and is ranked #1 in New York for graduate job placement (three consecutive years) and 69th nationally by The Wall Street Journal.

Name

Siena University

Legal name

Siena University

Website

https://siena.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Siena University is a private Franciscan Catholic university in Loudonville, New York, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees across Business (AACSB-accredited), Liberal Arts, and Science schools, with experiential learning, study abroad in 55 countries, and NCAA Division I athletics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Loudonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: Tuition and fees for undergraduate degree programs including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and combined degree pathways. Siena offers the Siena Value guarantee and various scholarship programs.
2. Graduate Tuition and Fees: Graduate programs including MBA, MSW, M.S. in Accounting, M.S. in Business Analytics, Master of Arts in Teaching, and other graduate degrees generate tuition revenue.
3. Room and Board: On-campus housing and dining services contribute to revenue from students living on campus in renovated residence halls.
4. Alumni Giving and Donations: Annual fund, major gifts, and planned giving programs supported by alumni and donors. The Bjorklund Fund represents a significant donor-initiated investment.
5. Athletics Revenue: NCAA Division I athletics programs including men's basketball generate revenue through ticket sales, media rights, and conference distributions. The Saints' MAAC championship run creates exposure and alumni engagement.
6. Continuing Education and Professional Programs: Certificate programs, professional development, and summer programs for non-traditional students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Siena University is a private Franciscan Catholic university that delivers residential undergraduate Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees across three academic schools (Business, Liberal Arts, and Science) along with graduate programs including MBA, Master of Social Work, M.S. in Accounting, M.S. in Business Analytics, and Master of Arts in Teaching. The institution emphasizes experiential learning supported by specialized facilities such as the Hickey Financial Technology Center with Bloomberg terminals, the Raub Market Trading Room, Digital Arts Labs, Beaudoin Theatre, WVCR campus radio, and study abroad programs spanning 55 countries. Student support is delivered through The MacDonnell Career and Internship Center, providing resume assistance, internship search support, career counseling, and recruitment events with regional employers.

Product overview

Siena University is a Franciscan Catholic university in Loudonville, New York, offering undergraduate and graduate education through three academic schools: the AACSB-accredited School of Business, the School of Liberal Arts, and the School of Science. The institution provides a comprehensive portfolio of degree programs including undergraduate majors/minors, graduate programs (MBA, MSW, M.S. in Accounting, M.S. in Business Analytics), and certificate programs. Siena's educational model emphasizes experiential learning through specialized facilities like the Hickey Financial Technology Center with Bloomberg terminals, the Stack Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and extensive study abroad opportunities across 55 countries. Student career support is delivered through The MacDonnell Career and Internship Center integrating platforms like Handshake, Goin' Global, and Big Interview. The institution was recently ranked #1 in New York for helping graduates land jobs and ranked 69th nationally by The Wall Street Journal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• M.S. in Accounting Graduate accounting program offering specialized preparation for careers in accounting, auditing, and financial management, delivered through Siena's AACSB-accredited School of Business.
• M.S. in Business Analytics Graduate program focused on data analytics, business intelligence, and analytical decision-making skills for working professionals and career advancers.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate business administration degree program designed to develop ethical leaders with analytical thinking and real-world experience, delivered through AACSB-accredited business education.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) Graduate social work degree program featuring 900+ hours of field work through over 100 community partnerships, preparing students for clinical social work, school social work, and community practice. First cohort of 8 MSW graduates in 2026 with 23 students enrolled for Fall 2026.
• School of Business Undergraduate and Graduate Programs AACSB-accredited undergraduate and graduate business education at Siena with experiential learning through the Hickey Financial Technology Center featuring Bloomberg terminals, the Raub Trading Room, and Alonge Accounting Lab.
• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs across liberal arts, sciences, business, nursing, and creative arts, plus pre-professional tracks such as pre-med, pre-law, and health professions, delivered through small classes on the Loudonville campus.
• Study Abroad Programs International education opportunities through the Center for International Programs including semester study abroad in London, Sydney, Prague, Salzburg, Cardiff, and 55 countries worldwide, plus internship programs.
• Hickey Financial Technology Center and Student Managed Investment Fund Academic facility offering finance students hands-on experience with Bloomberg terminals, Capital IQ, and a real student-managed investment fund seeded in 2006 with a $100,000 gift from the Bjorklund family.
• Stack Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship education center supporting student startups, pitch competitions (Spark Tank), and entrepreneurial development programming.
• The MacDonnell Career and Internship Center Career services center delivering resume assistance, internship search, career counseling, and recruitment events with regional employers through partner platforms Handshake, Goin' Global, and Big Interview.
• Continuing Education and Certificate Programs Certificate, professional development, and summer programs (including cybersecurity, data and analytics, fraud and digital forensics, marketing, interdisciplinary research methods, and bilingual education extension) for non-traditional students and working professionals.
• On-Campus Housing and Dining Residential on-campus housing in renovated residence halls and dining meal plans offered at multiple tiers to undergraduate students.

Quantifiable outcome

• #1 university in New York for helping graduates land meaningful, career-focused jobs (3 consecutive years)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Albany Medical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbany Medical College Program partnership allowing Siena students a pathway to medical careers through combined degree programs and clinical experience opportunities at Albany Medical Center.
• SaxbysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaxbys and Siena University partnership to launch a student-led experiential learning cafe on campus, providing hospitality management experience for students.
• GE VernovaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGE Vernova (formerly GE Power) recruits Siena students for internships and full-time positions. Multiple Siena alumni work at the company which has over 80,000 employees and $33 billion in revenue.
• Habitat for HumanityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService-learning partnership enabling students to participate in alternative break trips and community service projects through Habitat for Humanity.
• Bonner Service LeadersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationally recognized program focused on leadership, service, and social justice through sustained community engagement. Students earn Certificate in Community Development.
• Bloomberg LPcoreTechnology or IntegrationBloomberg terminal access provided through the Hickey Financial Technology Center for finance students to conduct real-time market research and analysis.
• London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear-long study abroad program partnership allowing Siena students to study economics and related fields at LSE in London, England.
• University of RoehamptonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy abroad partnership in London offering courses such as Renaissance to Abstraction: History of Art in London Museums.
• Cardiff UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy abroad partnership in Wales. Gabriel Philipp '27 became the first Siena student to study at Cardiff University.
• University of New York in Prague (UNYP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSemester program partnership in Prague, Czech Republic for economics and business students.
• Salzburg University of Applied SciencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer study abroad program in Salzburg, Austria offering economics and business courses near the Alps.
• AACSB InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAACSB accreditation body for business education. Siena School of Business maintains AACSB accreditation, placing it in the top 5% of business schools globally.
• New York State Assembly Minority ConferenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlumni employer partnership where Kaity Ward '25 works as Communications Coordinator managing communications for Assembly members.
• Albany FirebirdsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKailey Zarrello '28 interning with the Albany Firebirds sports team for marketing and digital content experience.
• Curca (Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides funding support for conference travel and undergraduate research opportunities including Summer Scholar program.
• Capital Region Walk to End Alzheimer'sminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual walk event held on Siena campus raising funds for Alzheimer's care. Social work students volunteer and fundraise as part of coursework.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Providence College: Catholic Dominican institution in Providence, RI with strong liberal arts identity and AACSB-accredited business school. Similar in mission and student profile, though larger; comparable positioning in the Catholic higher education market.
• Iona University: MAAC conference rival and similar-sized Catholic institution in New Rochelle, NY. Directly comparable on athletics, size, and Catholic identity, competing for the same regional recruitment market in the New York metro area.
• St. John Fisher University: Private Catholic university in Rochester, NY with comparable size, graduate programs (including social work), and regional Northeast focus. Direct competitor for similar student demographics.
• Le Moyne College: Jesuit institution in Syracuse, NY and MAAC conference member. Similar size and Northeast Catholic identity; competes for the same upstate NY and regional Catholic high school applicant pool.
• Marist College: Similar-sized private Catholic university in Poughkeepsie, NY. Both compete for the same regional Northeast applicant pool and offer comparable liberal arts + professional programs. Strong direct competitor in undergraduate enrollment market.
• Fairfield University: MAAC conference member and Jesuit university in Fairfield, CT. Similar size and profile with comparable AACSB-equivalent business school and graduate program mix. Direct competitor for Northeast Catholic students.
• St. Bonaventure University: Franciscan Catholic university in Allegany, NY with shared Franciscan heritage. Similar size and institutional mission; competes for Northeast Catholic students and has overlapping graduate program portfolio.
• Manhattan College: Lasallian Catholic college in Riverdale, NY with comparable engineering co-op programs and similar size profile. Competes for the same NYC-area Catholic high school graduates seeking engineering or business degrees.

Regional players

• Loyola Marymount University: Jesuit/Marymount Catholic university in Los Angeles, CA with comparable size, graduate programs, and Catholic identity. Similar institutional profile but serves a different geographic market; useful benchmark for West Coast Catholic higher education positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Villanova University: Significantly larger Augustinian Catholic university in Pennsylvania with top-tier AACSB-accredited business school and prominent athletics (Big East). Represents the aspirational peer for Siena's business school and overall Catholic positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SienaCollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sienauniversitysaints
• Facebookfacebook.com/sienauniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sienauniversity
• Instagraminstagram.com/sienauniversity
• TikToktiktok.com/@sienauniversity

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Siena University