| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Roman Catholic |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
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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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 31% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| 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% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 50% (Highly Selective) |
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| 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 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 |
