Siena Heights University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Adrian, MI
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#11 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,781

Location Adrian, Michigan
Website sienaheights.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Siena Heights University is a Catholic liberal arts institution located in Adrian, Michigan, approximately 75 miles southwest of Detroit. Founded in 1919 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, the university operates from a main 140-acre campus featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the original Gothic-style Sacred Heart Hall. The university maintains a strong focus on professional programs including nursing, business, and education, while also offering degrees in creative arts and sciences. Siena Heights operates as a residential campus with multiple student housing options, though it also serves commuter students and maintains satellite locations throughout Michigan. The university competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as the Saints, with particularly strong programs in track and field and cross country.

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Ratings

Siena Heights University is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

3 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Siena Heights University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 806/1073
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/23
GPA 3.32

Acceptance Rate

68.9%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 36.3%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$30,778

Costs for Siena Heights University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$30,778
Books and Supplies		$1,212
Other Fees		$1,278
Room and Board		$13,530
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,144
Total One Year Cost		$48,942

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

42% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Siena Heights University are Business, Health Professions, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 23% of students major in Business, 19% in Health Professions, and 10% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.