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Siena University is a private Franciscan university in Loudonville, New York, known for strong programs in business, nursing, biology, psychology, and the liberal arts plus a small‑school feel and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the close‑knit campus, small class sizes, many clubs and organizations, and a welcoming Catholic‑Franciscan community that feels like a second home away from home.

State

New York

Student Population

3,600

Acceptance Rate

71–78%

GPA Range

3.3–3.7

SAT Range

1090–1360

Common Majors

business administration, nursing, biology, psychology, criminology

“I love Siena’s small‑school vibe, the way professors actually know you by name, and how many clubs and Saints‑game nights feel like real family, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the dining options can feel repetitive by the second semester and some older dorms and commuter logistics took more adjustment than the tour let on.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$44,405

Conference

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.1

Avg Women's Scores

81.2

Men's Team Notes

Saints men surged to 10th at The Peoples Championship on Sea Palms Resort (576 total, even-par 284 second round), led by KC Nickel's T14 (140). Strong finishes at Metropolis Intercollegiate on Metropolis Country Club and Ryan T. events featured birdie bursts amid coastal winds and par-4 precision.

Women's Team Notes

Siena women finished third at Le Moyne Invitational on Bellevue Country Club (+56 first round), sixth at SHU Fall Classic on Great River Golf Club. Competitive placings at Red Bandanna Invitational on Blue Hill Country Club and Prospect Bay CC drove resilient par saves across Northeast layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Steven Jensen

Women's Coach

Noel Gebauer

Men's Email

sjensen@siena.edu

Women's Email

ngebauer@siena.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Steven Jensen has led Siena men's golf since 2018, bringing 30+ years as head pro at Schuyler Meadows Club. A Capital Region golf expert, he guides Saints through MAAC schedules like UConn Invitational and Matthews Auto Collegiate, focusing on technical/mental growth toward conference contention from Loudonville.

Women's Coach Bio

Noel Gebauer, award-winning PGA pro, became Siena women's golf head coach in August 2024 after 30+ years in coaching/operations at Colonie Town and Pinehaven CC. He leads PGA HOPE clinics and high school teams, targeting Siena's 14th MAAC title with assistants like Mike Behan via strong regional recruiting.

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