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Siena Heights University

Adrian, Michigan 49221

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Health sciencesTight-knitCollege town

Known for health sciences — excellent value

Siena Heights University is a private institution in Adrian with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1033, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,529 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,185.

Established

1919

Motto

Competent, Purposeful, and Ethical

Mascot

Halo the Husky Dog

Type

Private university

Conference

National Association of

Plan Your Visit

67%Acceptance

1033SAT Avg

1,533Students

12:1Student:Faculty

51%Grad Rate

$57,529Earnings 10yr

$17,185Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate66.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1033

Reading & Writing

440570

Math

450570

ACT Score Range

Composite

1620

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$29,778

Room & Board$13,240

Books & Supplies$1,168

Total Cost of Attendance$42,802

Average Net Price$17,185

Median Debt at Graduation$18,750

Monthly Payment (10yr)$199

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,529

$30–48K$15,075

$48–75K$17,350

$75–110K$19,918

$110K+$16,204

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

31.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,625

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (133)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

72%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,533

Gender Split

55% / 45%

Women / Men

First Generation

44%

Pell Grant Recipients

31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%

Black 13%

Hispanic 9%

Asian 2%

Two+ 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.1%

Freshman Retention72.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,913

10 Years$57,529

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Saints

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History & Fun Facts

•History The institution was founded for women in 1919 as St.
•In 1939, it was renamed as Siena Heights College, after Saint Catherine of Siena.
•In 1998, after expansion of graduate studies, it was renamed Siena Heights University.
•Leaders of the university announced on June 30, 2025, that Siena Heights University will close at the end of the 2025-26 school year.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from MI state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K

58 mi(101 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

123 mi(213 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

145 mi(251 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTW Detroit40 mi

CLE Cleveland117 mi

CMH Columbus144 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA664 mi · ~19h 11m drive

New York, NY526 mi · ~15h 12m drive

Hartford, CT584 mi · ~16h 52m drive

Providence, RI648 mi · ~18h 43m drive

Albany, NY527 mi · ~15h 13m drive

Syracuse, NY409 mi · ~11h 49m drive

Rochester, NY338 mi · ~9h 46m drive

Buffalo, NY271 mi · ~7h 50m drive

Philadelphia, PA481 mi · ~13h 54m drive

Pittsburgh, PA232 mi · ~6h 42m drive

Harrisburg, PA388 mi · ~11h 13m drive

Newark, NJ517 mi · ~14h 56m drive

Washington, DC422 mi · ~12h 11m drive

Baltimore, MD428 mi · ~12h 22m drive

Atlanta, GA564 mi · ~16h 18m drive

Charlotte, NC492 mi · ~14h 13m drive

Raleigh, NC513 mi · ~14h 49m drive

Miami, FL1137 mi · ~32h 51m drive

Orlando, FL935 mi · ~27h 1m drive

Tampa, FL968 mi · ~27h 58m drive

Nashville, TN424 mi · ~12h 15m drive

New Orleans, LA892 mi · ~25h 46m drive

Richmond, VA462 mi · ~13h 21m drive

Chicago, IL186 mi · ~5h 22m drive

Detroit, MI58 mi · ~1h 41m drive

Minneapolis, MN510 mi · ~14h 44m drive

St. Louis, MO397 mi · ~11h 28m drive

Kansas City, MO587 mi · ~16h 57m drive

Indianapolis, IN185 mi · ~5h 21m drive

Columbus, OH145 mi · ~4h 11m drive

Cleveland, OH123 mi · ~3h 33m drive

Milwaukee, WI213 mi · ~6h 9m drive

Dallas, TX942 mi · ~27h 13m drive

Houston, TX1051 mi · ~30h 22m drive

Austin, TX1108 mi · ~32h 1m drive

San Antonio, TX1182 mi · ~34h 9m drive

Los Angeles, CA1927 mi · ~55h 40m drive

San Francisco, CA2040 mi · ~58h 56m drive

San Diego, CA1915 mi · ~55h 19m drive

Seattle, WA1900 mi · ~54h 53m drive

Portland, OR1928 mi · ~55h 42m drive

Denver, CO1104 mi · ~31h 54m drive

Phoenix, AZ1633 mi · ~47h 11m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1442 mi · ~41h 39m drive

Honolulu, HI4434 mi · ~128h 6m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

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