Bachelor in Astrophysics (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $38,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students..

The Astrophysics programme at Siena University emphasizes hands-on research from the first year. Students gain experience in programming, observational astronomy, and data analysis using the Breyo Observatory. They work directly with faculty on projects involving real astronomical data and telescope operations. The curriculum integrates theoretical physics with practical investigation of cosmic phenomena.

Focus areas include observational astronomy, astrophysical data analysis, programming for scientific research, cosmic phenomena, telescope operations, research methodology in astrophysics.

The programme requires 120 credits, with coursework in physics, mathematics, and astronomy distributed across core classes, electives, and research experiences. Students complete a capstone research project based on observational or computational work.

Graduates pursue careers as research scientists, data science engineers, lab supervisors, test engineers, safety managers, and production managers in technical industries.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application. SAT or ACT scores are recommended but not required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. on-campus, full-time, four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 71% of applicants.

Siena’s Franciscan roots shape its emphasis on kindness, community, and responsibility. The college offers undergraduate majors, minors, dual majors, certificates, and graduate programs across liberal arts, business, science, education, nursing, social work, and related fields. Its history program combines research, internships, study abroad, and a required experiential component, with a capstone course focused on original historical research.

Learning is closely connected to professional practice. Accounting students can undertake paid internships from their first year, work on simulated audit projects, study forensic accounting and fraud examination, and use data analytics in coursework. History students conduct original research, work with historical sources, present findings, and participate in community projects. Small classes and faculty attention support mentoring and individualized academic guidance.

The campus is located at 515 Loudon Road in Loudonville, in Upstate New York. International students interested in business can add the international business concentration to any major. It covers international studies, comparative economics, money and banking, international marketing, and other subjects related to global business and cultural awareness. Students selecting the business major choose two concentrations. Study-abroad opportunities also appear within the curriculum, including international accounting study involving travel to London and Amsterdam.