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Siena Heights University

Adrian, MI·Private nonprofit·1,533 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

67%
Accept
1,533
Students
$17,185
Net Price
51%
Grad Rate
$45,300
Earnings
10 yr
$15,625
Debt

About This School

Siena Heights University is a private nonprofit institution located in Adrian, Michigan with approximately 1,533 undergraduate students enrolled. Siena Heights University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 67%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,185 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $45,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Siena Heights University (SHU) is a private Catholic university in Adrian, Michigan, United States. It was founded by the Adrian Dominican Sisters in 1919. The university will close at the end of the 2025–2026 academic year.

This school is not an option worth considering — Siena Heights University has announced it will close at the end of the 2025–2026 academic year, making enrollment an extremely high-risk decision regardless of other factors. Even setting that aside, a 51% graduation rate and median earnings of $45,300 a decade out raised concerns before the closure announcement. If you're looking at small Catholic colleges in the Midwest, your time is better spent elsewhere.

Founded
1919
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Health Professions30%
Business & Marketing20%
Education4%
Biological Sciences3%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Communications3%
Psychology3%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Darrell Issa

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1033
Reading 75th %ile570
Math 75th %ile570

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$29,778
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,778
Avg Net Price
$17,185
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants31%
Median debt at graduation$15,625

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
51%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
72%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$15,625
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$15,625
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$43,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.9x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White64%
Black13%
Hispanic/Latino9%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,533 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Siena Heights University

1247 E. Siena Heights Dr.

Adrian, MI 49221

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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