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Siena Heights University
Most applicants get into Siena Heights University — 68.9% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Siena Heights University anchors the college town of Adrian, MI, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $82,539 four years out. Faculty pay averages $80,988 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,495 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 70% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 890 and 1140 — below the MI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Siena Heights University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Siena Heights University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 890 and 1140; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 440 | 500 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 540 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 19 | 20 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Siena Heights University received 1,809 applications and admitted 1,204 (66.6%), with 294 enrolling.
How Siena Heights University compares
| Siena Heights University | Michigan median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 68.9% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $30,778 | $24,944 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $57,529 | $54,739 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Siena Heights University student earns $57,529 — 5% above the Michigan median of $54,739 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Siena Heights University lists tuition at $30,778 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Siena Heights University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $30,778 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,495 undergraduates, Siena Heights University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Siena Heights University students — 38.6% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Siena Heights University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,539 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $81,797 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $72,791 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | $71,622 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $68,392 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $62,530 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $61,834 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $59,960 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,316 |
| Social Work | $50,593 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,173 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $49,754 |
| Biology, General | $47,155 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $46,554 |
| American Sign Language | $44,933 |
| Psychology, General | $43,672 |
Median earnings for these 16 Siena Heights University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $57,529 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 62 additional Siena Heights University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Siena Heights University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 890–1140 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 68.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Siena Heights University's acceptance rate?
66.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,204 admitted from 1,809 applicants.
How much does Siena Heights University cost?
At Siena Heights University, published tuition is $30,778 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Siena Heights University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Siena Heights University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $57,529 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Michigan
- Saginaw Valley State University — 72.1% admitted
- Wayne State University — 81.2% admitted
- Kuyper College — 69.1% admitted
- Western Michigan University — 84.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.