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Siena Heights University, Michigan

Overview of Siena Heights University

The campus of Siena Heights University is in Adrian, Michigan, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Siena Heights University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Post-Master's certificate.

Areas of Study

Siena Heights University has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Siena Heights University is known for its programs in art studies, engineering technician, family and social work, medical adminstration, and science and laboratory technician.

Siena Heights University Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Siena Heights University is challenging; it only admitted 50% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 425. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 410.

Student Body

In 2005, Siena Heights University had 2,123 students enrolled (1,384 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

Siena Heights University values student athletics, and belongs to the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Siena Heights University

Siena Heights University
1247 Siena Heights Dr
Adrian, MI 49221
General Phone: (517) 263-0731
Admissions Phone: (517) 264-7180
Financial Aid Phone: (517) 264-7130

Siena Heights University Programs and Degrees (2005)

Siena Heights University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management180business management, accounting, human resources management, marketing, fashion merchandising, hospitality marketing
Family And Social Work80community organization, social work, human services, child care management, social service professions
Liberal Arts77general studies, English language and literature, English, history, creative writing, Spanish language, political science
Engineering Technician48electronics tech, CAD and design, electrical/electronic tech, drafting, industrial tech, computer engineering tech, engineering technician, mechanical engineering tech, ...
Therapy And Counseling40psychology, community health services, massage therapy, physical therapist assistant
Medical Support And Technology35radiographyer, respiratory care tech, dental hygienist, veterinary assistant, medical lab tech, cardiovascular tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, clinical lab tech, ...
Security And Law Enforcement33criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting
Education And Teaching27elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, school counseling, reading teaching, business teaching, Montessori teaching, social studies teaching, secondary teaching
Medical Adminstration23health care administration, medical records tech
Nursing And Emergency Medicine21registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse
Art Studies20art studies
Media15radio and television, communication and journalism
Computer Science And Engineering14computer support, computer and info science, computer science
Mechanics And Repair14aircraft maintenance, avionics maintenance, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics
Science And Laboratory Technician13nuclear tech
Science12biology, chemistry
Mathematics9mathematics, applied mathematics
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy8sports and fitness management
Hospitality6hospitality administration, travel services
Drama And Performing Arts6drama
Religion And Philosophy6theological and ministerial studies, religion
Law3legal secretary, legal assistant, pre-law
Office And Administration3administrative assistant
Cooking And Culinary Arts2culinary arts services, meat cutting
Production Trades2welding
Music1music
Fine Arts1art history and criticism
Construction Trades0carpentry

Number of programs and degrees for Siena Heights University in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree60989
Master's degree769
Associate's degree148

Student Body

In 2005, Siena Heights University had a total enrollment of 2,123 students (1,384 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men39%
Women61%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate86%
Graduate14%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White74%
Black12%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races11%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1912%
20-2115%
22-2415%
25-2912%
30-349%
35-399%
40-4918%
50-649%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Michigan86%
Ohio10%
Foreign countries1%
Indiana1%
Maryland1%
Colorado1%

Siena Heights University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time75 %
Part-Time50 %

Siena Heights University Room and Board (2005)

Siena Heights University offers campus housing for 426 of its 1,384 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Adrian, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Siena Heights University Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,34166550%20531%
Men54631257%7925%
Women79535344%12636%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal425430
SAT Math400410
ACT Verbal1719
ACT Math1718
ACT Composite1820

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT1%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT99%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (517) 264-7180

Siena Heights University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3134

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year11$57,5056$57,258
Associate professoracademic year9$46,53216$47,515
Assistant professoracademic year8$41,3478$41,589
Instructoracademic year0*2*
Lectureracademic year0*1*
No academic rankacademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year29$49,24233$46,497

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Siena Heights University Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
BasketballWolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
BaseballWolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference
TrackWolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total11394207
Track342761
Basketball232043
Baseball29029
All Other Sports274774

Siena Heights University Degree Programs (2005)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Montessori Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering-Related Technologies, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
Robotics Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Services, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies

LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General

Siena Heights University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Siena Heights University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Siena Heights University Number of degree programs
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Siena Heights University % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Siena Heights University % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in science and laboratory technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 8%Siena Heights University % of degrees in science and laboratory technician
% students on athletic fin. aid
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Siena Heights University % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Siena Heights University % of degrees in medical adminstration
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Siena Heights University % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Siena Heights University % of degrees in art studies
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Siena Heights University Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships

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