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Siena Heights University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 663
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 68%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 51%

Located in Adrian, Michigan, Siena Heights University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Siena Heights University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Siena Heights University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Siena Heights University is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Siena Heights University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

68.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,502

Cost of attendance at Siena Heights University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,502

Cost of attendance at Siena Heights University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Siena Heights University received on average $21,387 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,387
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 78 32% $4,404 $343,525
Other Federal Grant 225 93% $2,170 $488,337
State Grant/Scholarships 97 40% $3,576 $346,888
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 242 100% $18,025 $4,361,932
Total Grant & Scholarships 243 100% $21,387 $5,197,157

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Siena Heights University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Siena Heights University students is 51.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.2%.

51.0%

  • African American 25.0% 9 students
  • white 61.9% 99 students
  • unknown 34.7% 25 students
  • hispanic 58.3% 14 students
  • International Students 66.7% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 60.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mid-States Football Association
  • Baseball Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Siena Heights University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Siena Heights University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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