Siena Heights University

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Chance of Admission:
Location: Midwest
Setting: Small Town Setting
Type: Private
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Size: Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
St. Catherine of Siena. Detail of a work by Domenico Beccafumi, c. 1515
St. Catherine of Siena. Detail of a work by Domenico Beccafumi, c. 1515
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Siena Heights University From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Siena Heights University is a private Roman Catholic university in Adrian, Michigan, United States. It is located in the northeastern corner of Adrian on the highest land in the surrounding area. In 2004-05; Only 64% of applicants were admitted to the University. A high GPA along with upper-percentile ACT/SAT scores are required to gain admission to the University.

Founded in 1919 as a coeducational institution by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Siena Heights was originally named St. Joseph College, and enrolled many of the graduates of neighboring St. Joseph Academy, founded some years earlier by the Adrian Dominicans. In 1939, St. Joseph College was renamed Siena Heights College. In 1998, the school's name was changed to Siena Heights University in order to accurately reflect the kind of institution Siena Heights is today. Siena Heights University seeks to identify and respond to the educational needs of the people at varying stages of their lives. The University believes that education in contemporary society should be based upon clearly defined goals. Since Siena Heights has developed within the framework of Catholicism as lived out in the Adrian Dominican tradition, it believes that the individual educational goals should grow out of an encounter with the values, which are part of this tradition. Specifically, these are the values of the reflective life, the free exploration of ultimate questions, the imperative to witness one's values to the world, the concern for justice in human relationships, and participation in communal celebration. Inherent in these values is the acceptance of the authenticity of other traditions and their experiences of God. The University is also committed to the idea that goals must develop in light of career possibilities and the realities of society.

The University is highly regarded academically and continues its long tradition of integrating the Arts, Sciences, Business, Mathematics, Education, Theology, Religious Studies, and Humanities along with career education. The students total development as an intellectually, socially, and spiritually responsible human being is the basis of Siena Heights University's educational philosophy. The University provides an education that will help the students create meaning in their lives and inspire others by their aspirations and achievements. Siena Heights believes that caring people are the key to creating peace and justice in the world. Siena has several first-rate undergraduate and graduate academic divisions and is noteworthy for its holistic student development that fosters higher academia combined with growth of the individual in mind, body, and spirit.

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Students & Campus Life
Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,883
On Campus Housing: Available
Full Time Students: 98%
Athletic Programs: Available
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 15,780
Students Receiving Aid: 99%
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Admissions
Application Fee: $ 25
Selectivity: Highly Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 62%
Men 38%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 72%
Other 15%
African-American 11%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 86%
Out-of-State 14%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Michigan 86%
Ohio 10%
Maryland 0%
Indiana 0%
Colorado 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 31%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Basketball (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf)
Baseball (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf)
Track (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 15,780    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 500    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,760 53%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,453 73%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 5,002 98%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,143 77%  
Any Aid:
  99%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 50% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 1%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 425, Math: 400
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 430, Math: 410
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 99%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 19, Math: 18

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Recommended
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Siena Heights University

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

Photos

  • St. Catherine of Siena. Detail of a work by Domenico Beccafumi, c. 1515
    St. Catherine of Siena. Detail of a work by Domenico Beccafumi, c. 1515 [source]