Siena Heights University

www.sienaheights.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,500

1.79% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$17,740

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

66.6%

1,809 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,832

62.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

51.3%

138 Graduates

About

Siena Heights University is a higher education institution located in Lenawee County, MI. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Siena Heights University were General Business Administration & Management (81 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (42 degrees), and Registered Nursing (34 degrees).

In 2023, 629 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Siena Heights University. 59.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (420 degrees), 8.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (52 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Siena Heights University is $28,500, which is $3,925 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Siena Heights University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 889 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Siena Heights University is $28,500, which is $3,925 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,740.

In 2023, 84% of undergraduate students attending Siena Heights University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,500

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Siena Heights University was $28,500. The cost of tuition at Siena Heights University is $3,925 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Siena Heights University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,740

2023 Value

11.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Siena Heights University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,740. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Siena Heights University grew by 11.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Siena Heights University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,200

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Siena Heights University was of $12,200 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.1% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.72% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Siena Heights University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Siena Heights University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 13.5% with respect to 2022, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Siena Heights University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Siena Heights University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 889 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Siena Heights University received 1,809 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 17.1% annual growth. Out of those 1,809 applicants, 1,204 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,832 students enrolled at Siena Heights University in 2023. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Siena Heights University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,204

Accepted Out of 1,809

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Siena Heights University was 66.6% (1,204 admissions from 1,809 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 65%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 17.1%, while admissions grew by 19.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Siena Heights University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Siena Heights University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Siena Heights University had a total enrollment of 1,832 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Siena Heights University is 1,145 students and the part-time enrollment is 687. This means that 62.5% of students enrolled at Siena Heights University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Siena Heights University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.4% White, 12.5% Black or African American, 8.35% Hispanic or Latino, 2.29% Two or More Races, 1.53% Asian, 0.546% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.109% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Siena Heights University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.2%), followed by White Male (29.4%) and Black or African American Male (8.18%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34%), followed by White Male (19.8%) and Black or African American Female (11.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Siena Heights University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,832 students. The full-time enrollment at Siena Heights University is 1,145 and the part-time enrollment is 687. This means that 62.5% of students enrolled at Siena Heights University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Siena Heights University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Siena Heights University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Siena Heights University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Siena Heights University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,089 enrolled students
Black or African American
229 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
153 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Siena Heights University is 59.4% White, 12.5% Black or African American, 8.35% Hispanic or Latino, 2.29% Two or More Races, 1.53% Asian, 0.546% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.109% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 115 more women than men received degrees from Siena Heights University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Siena Heights University is white (420 degrees awarded). There were 8.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (52 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Siena Heights University is General Business Administration & Management (81 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (42 degrees) and Registered Nursing (34 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Siena Heights University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (3 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (13 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Siena Heights University are Social workers, all other (175,252 people), Police officers (137,394 people), Other managers (99,853 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (76,160 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (66,480 people).

The most specialized majors at Siena Heights University in 2023 are Science Technologies (3 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (13 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees), Protective Services (52 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (26 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Siena Heights University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Siena Heights University are Science Technologies (3 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (13 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees), Protective Services (52 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (26 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Siena Heights University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,579,083 people), Elementary & secondary schools (420,941 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (363,708 people), Outpatient care centers (303,632 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (233,012 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Siena Heights University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
81 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
42 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Siena Heights University was General Business Administration & Management with 81 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Siena Heights University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

257

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

372

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 257 degrees were awarded to men at Siena Heights University, which is 0.691 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (372).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Siena Heights University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Siena Heights University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.31 times more than the 42 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Siena Heights University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.764 times less than the 55 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 38% of students graduating from Siena Heights University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Siena Heights University is Female and White (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.17% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
420 degrees awarded
Black or African American
52 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Siena Heights University is white (420 degrees awarded). There were 8.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (52 degrees).

11.4% of degree recipients (72 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
255 degrees awarded
White Male
165 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Siena Heights University is white female (255 degrees awarded). There were 1.55 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (165 degrees).

Operations

Siena Heights University has an endowment valued at nearly $13.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.9M (14.3%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Siena Heights University had a total salary expenditure of 40M. Siena Heights University employs 32 Associate professors, 21 Assistant professors and 11 Professors. Most academics at Siena Heights University are Female Associate professor (20), Male Associate professor (12), and Female Assistant professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Siena Heights University are: Management, with 48 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 32 employees, and Service with 28 employees.

Endowment

$13.3M

2023 Endowment

22.8%

decline from 2022

Siena Heights University has an endowment valued at about $13.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Siena Heights University declined 22.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $36.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Siena Heights University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.3M

2023 Salaries

3.57%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Siena Heights University paid a median of $15.3M in salaries, which represents 38.3% of their overall expenditure ($40M) and a 3.57% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.18% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.39% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.18M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Siena Heights University paid a total of $4.18M to 66 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

32 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

48 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Siena Heights University were Associate professor with 32 employees, Assistant professor with 21 employees, and Professor with 11 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Siena Heights University were Management with 48 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees, and Service with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Siena Heights University was Female Associate professor with 20 employees, Male Associate professor with 12 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Siena Heights University.

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