Siena Heights University: Statistics

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#5303 of 14,131 In the World
#1480 of 2,597 In North America
#1396 of 2,496 In the United States
#34 of 62 In Michigan
#2 of 2 In Adrian
#4094 of 4,095 For Structural Engineering
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Religion
Roman Catholic
Acceptance rate
69%
Average SAT
940
Average ACT
20
Avg. cost to attend
$17,520 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,628
Graduates
153
Male:Female Ratio
45:55
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree

Siena Heights University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Siena Heights University has an acceptance rate of 69% and is among the top 31% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 69% 70% 67%
Applicants 1,418 754 664
Admissions 977 531 446
Freshmen enrolled full time 353 185 168
Freshmen enrolled part time 2 1 1

839 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

686 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
34 or 10%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 806
or below

75% of them
had 1073
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in Siena Heights University are 806-1073 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
23 or 7%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 16
or below

75% of them
had 23
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in Siena Heights University are 16-23 (middle 50% range).

Admissions requirements

College-preparatory program Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
Formal demonstration of competencies Considered but not required
Recommendations Considered but not required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Secondary school rank Considered but not required
TOEFL Considered but not required
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

White 1046 (59%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 268 (15%)
Black or African American 235 (13%)
Hispanic 164 (9%)
Two or more races 32 (2%)
Asian 22 (1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 7 (0.4%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 1 (0.1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend Siena Heights University is $17,520 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Net average cost to attend
$17,520/year
Average aid awarded
$26,984
Students receiving aid
100%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $15,624
$30-48K $15,145
$48-75K $17,260
$75-110K $18,284
$110K+ $17,857

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $29,500$12,744
Tuition in-state $29,500$12,744
Tuition out-of-state $29,500$12,744
Fee in-district $1,278$1,286
Fee in-state $1,278$1,286
Fee out-of-state $1,278$1,286

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 665
Combined charge for room and board $13,530

Siena Heights University majors

Siena Heights University has granted 484 bachelor's degrees across 68 programs and 75 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Siena Heights University.

Major Associate Bachelor Master
Business Administration and Management, General 74 22
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 37
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 29
Mental Health Counseling & Counselor 24
Surgical Technology & Technologist 22
Accounting 20
Community Organization and Advocacy 18
Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 18
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 17
Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General 17
Psychology, General 17
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 16
Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer 14
Massage Therapy & Therapeutic Massage 13
Organizational Leadership 13
Health & Health Care Administration & Management 9 3
Organizational Communication, General 12
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 11
General Studies 1 10
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 10
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 9
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 6
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 6
Education, General 6
Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist 6
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 5
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 5
Human Resources Management and Services, Other 5
Industrial Technology & Technician 5
Area Studies, Other 4
Art & Art Studies, General 4
Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance 4
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician 4
Physical Therapy Assistant 4
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician 3
Criminal Justice & Police Science 3
Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General 3
Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering 3
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 3
Nursing Administration 3
Social Studies Teacher Education 3
Computer Programming & Programmer, General 2
Creative Writing 2
Dental Hygiene & Hygienist 2
Engineering, General 2
History, General 2
International & Globalization Studies 2
Ophthalmic Technician & Technologist 2
Accounting and Business & Management 1
Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General 1
Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician 1
Communications Technologies & Technicians and Support Services, Other 1
Construction Engineering Technology & Technician 1
Dental Assisting & Assistant 1
Design and Applied Arts, Other 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 1
English Language and Literature, General 1
English Language and Literature & Letters, Other 1
Environmental Science 1
Fire Science & Fire-fighting 1
Graphic Design 1
Hospitality Administration & Management, Other 1
International Business & Trade & Commerce 1
Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching 1
Mathematics, General 1
Music Teacher Education 1
Nuclear & Nuclear Power Technology & Technician 1
Project Management 1
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 1
Social Work 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 1
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 1
Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant 1
Grand Total 1 484 75

Siena Heights University has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 39% 30% 48%
  • Full-time retention rate - 70%

Publications & Citations

Siena Heights University has published 878 scientific papers with 1,436 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, and Philosophy.

Publications
878
Citations
1,436

Publication / Citation count by topic

Engineering
476 / 428
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
466 / 672
Physics
418 / 508
Environmental Science
412 / 679
Chemistry
356 / 750
Biology
337 / 927
Computer Science
305 / 564
Political Science
275 / 396
Law
266 / 394
Philosophy
265 / 343
Quantum and Particle physics
263 / 244
Geography and Cartography
229 / 301
Business
219 / 217
Materials Science
214 / 276
Medicine
199 / 661
Geology
190 / 409
History
184 / 207
Organic Chemistry
181 / 368
Mathematics
174 / 327
Archaeology
169 / 198
Sociology
167 / 425
Ecology
156 / 377
Economics
153 / 290
Psychology
147 / 308
Genetics
126 / 300
Biochemistry
125 / 420
Mechanical Engineering
125 / 75
Linguistics
122 / 95
Art & Design
115 / 34
Paleontology
105 / 359
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
103 / 91
Metallurgical Engineering
96 / 66
Statistics
91 / 211
Management
86 / 58
Electrical Engineering
85 / 32
Optical Engineering
79 / 46
Pathology
77 / 427
Finance
75 / 100
Botany
68 / 214
Development Studies
59 / 229

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 3 3
1994 10 4
1995 7 2
1996 2 3
1997 6 3
1998 8 6
1999 20 5
2000 88 7
2001 110 10
2002 108 8
2003 142 6
2004 53 8
2005 34 6
2006 35 13
2007 20 12
2008 22 16
2009 20 15
2010 25 34
2011 13 44
2012 20 40
2013 13 49
2014 7 54
2015 13 55
2016 11 53
2017 3 59
2018 8 69
2019 5 67
2020 6 116
2021 9 111
2022 6 130
2023 6 123
2024 3 122
2025 1 138
Academic rankings

Notable alumni

  1. Darrell Issa

    Darrell Issa
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1953-.. (age 73)
    Enrolled in Siena Heights University
    In 1976 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
    Occupations
    businesspersonentrepreneurpolitician
    Biography

    Darrell Edward Issa is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 48th congressional district. He represented the 50th congressional district from 2021 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives from 2001 to 2019, representing two districts primarily covering North County in the San Diego area: first the 48th district for one term and then the 49th district for eight terms. From January 2011 to January 2015, he chaired the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

  2. Connie Binsfeld

    Connie Binsfeld
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1924-2014 (aged 90)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Connie Berube Binsfeld was an American Republican politician from the U.S. State of Michigan. She served as the 60th lieutenant governor of Michigan. Starting as an advocate for the environment in planning for the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, she also was known for protecting interests of women and children. She was the first woman to hold leadership posts in Michigan's House, Senate and executive branch, where she served four terms in the House, two in the Senate, and two as Lieutenant Governor.

  3. Nancy C. Detert

    Nancy C. Detert
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1944-2023 (aged 79)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Nancy C. Detert was an American mortgage company founder and Republican politician in Florida who represented parts of Sarasota County and Charlotte County in the Florida Senate from 2008 to 2016 after serving four terms in the Florida House of Representatives from 1998 to 2006. At the end of her career she was a Sarasota County commissioner from 2016 until her death.

  4. Jamie T. Phelps

    Jamie T. Phelps
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1941-2025 (aged 84)
    Enrolled in Siena Heights University
    Graduated with Bachelor of Science
    Occupations
    theologian
    Biography

    Jamie Theresa Phelps OP was an African-American Catholic theologian known for her contributions to womanist theology. She was the first Black member of the Adrian Dominican Sisters.

General info

Founded 1919
Motto Competent, Purposeful and Ethical
Colors yellow, blue, white
Academic calendar September to April (September - December; January-April)
Total FTE staff 231
Carnegie classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs

Location and contacts

Address 1247 E. Siena Heights Dr.
Adrian, Michigan, 49221
United States
City population 21,000
Phone 5172630731

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