Siena Heights University

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About Siena Heights University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Siena Heights University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Adrian, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,782, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The university offers 96 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $27,500.

Adrian, MI

$27,500

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

68%

Acceptance Rate Insight

68% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

70%

Retention Rate Insight

70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

51%

Graduation Rate Insight

51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

63%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

61%

Unknown

14%

Black

11%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

32% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

32%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

82

Total Online Enrollment

1,240

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

43% On-campus

57% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold77% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold55% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold40% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

93%

State Grant Aid

40%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

32%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$2,170
State Grant Aid$3,576
Institution Grant Aid$18,025
Pell Grant Aid$4,009

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debtafter graduation

$43k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

39%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
7Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
8Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
9Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services.
10Education.
11Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
12Engineering.
13Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
14English Language And Literature/Letters.
15Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
16Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
17Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
18Health Professions And Related Programs.
19History
20History.
21Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
22Legal Professions And Studies.
23Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
24Mathematics And Statistics.
25Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians.
26Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
27Natural Resources And Conservation.
28Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
29Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
30Personal And Culinary Services.
31Philosophy And Religious Studies.
32Physical Sciences.
33Psychology.
34Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
35Science Technologies/Technicians.
36Security And Protective Services.
37Social Sciences.
38Theology And Religious Vocations.
39Transportation And Materials Moving.
40Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.