Siena Heights University

www.sienaheights.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,500

1.85% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,931

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.21%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

68.4%

1,502 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,966

59.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

50.3%

152 Graduates

About

Siena Heights University is a higher education institution located in Lenawee County, MI. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Siena Heights University were General Business Administration & Management (95 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (46 degrees), and Registered Nursing (38 degrees).

In 2021, 741 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Siena Heights University. 64.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (487 degrees), 6.32 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (77 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Siena Heights University is $27,500, which is $4,316 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Siena Heights University is $27,500, which is $4,316 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,931.

In 2021, 86% of undergraduate students attending Siena Heights University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,500

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Siena Heights University was $27,500. The cost of tuition at Siena Heights University is $4,316 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$18,931

2021 Value

0.111%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Siena Heights University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,931. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Siena Heights University grew by 0.111%.

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

$11,430

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Siena Heights University was of $11,430 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Siena Heights University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 19.4% with respect to 2020, when 72% 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.

1.21%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Siena Heights University was 1.21%, which represents 11 out of the 908 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 1,502 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 18.9% annual growth. Out of those 1,502 applicants, 1,028 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,966 students enrolled at Siena Heights University in 2021.

Siena Heights University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,028

Accepted Out of 1,502

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Siena Heights University was 68.4% (1,028 admissions from 1,502 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 74.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 18.9%, while admissions grew by 9.36%..

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.

Enrollment

Siena Heights University had a total enrollment of 1,966 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Siena Heights University is 1,173 students and the part-time enrollment is 793. This means that 59.7% of students enrolled at Siena Heights University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Siena Heights University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.7% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 6.66% Hispanic or Latino, 3.81% Two or More Races, 1.02% Asian, 0.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0509% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Siena Heights University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.7%), followed by White Male (29.6%) and Black or African American Male (8.24%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.6%), followed by White Male (19.3%) and Black or African American Female (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Siena Heights University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,966 students. The full-time enrollment at Siena Heights University is 1,173 and the part-time enrollment is 793. This means that 59.7% of students enrolled at Siena Heights University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

70%

2021 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 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
1,194 enrolled students
Black or African American
213 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
131 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Siena Heights University is 60.7% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 6.66% Hispanic or Latino, 3.81% Two or More Races, 1.02% Asian, 0.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0509% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 269 students (13.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 221 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 (487 degrees awarded). There were 6.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (77 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Siena Heights University is General Business Administration & Management (95 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (46 degrees) and Registered Nursing (38 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Cultural & Gender Studies (14 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (18 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 (170,072 people), Police officers (129,870 people), Other managers (91,298 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (79,142 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (61,807 people).

The most specialized majors at Siena Heights University in 2021 are Cultural & Gender Studies (14 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), Language & Linguistics (18 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (39 degrees), and Protective Services (56 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Media and communication workers, all other

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 Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, Surgeons, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Siena Heights University are Cultural & Gender Studies (14 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), Language & Linguistics (18 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (39 degrees), and Protective Services (56 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

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 Justice, public order, & safety activities (330,693 people), Elementary & secondary schools (215,893 people), Individual & family services (125,085 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (117,607 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (100,014 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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
95 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
46 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
38 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Siena Heights University was General Business Administration & Management with 95 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

260

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

481

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 260 degrees were awarded to men at Siena Heights University, which is 0.541 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (481).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Siena Heights University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.7 times less than the 70 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Siena Heights University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.43 times more than the 49 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 33% of students graduating from Siena Heights University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (73.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Siena Heights University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (73.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 11.2% of graduates (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
487 degrees awarded
Black or African American
77 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Siena Heights University is white (487 degrees awarded). There were 6.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (77 degrees).

13% of degree recipients (96 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
325 degrees awarded
White Male
162 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Siena Heights University is white female (325 degrees awarded). There were 2.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (162 degrees).

Operations

Siena Heights University has an endowment valued at nearly $19.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.77M (24.5%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Siena Heights University had a total salary expenditure of 36.8M. Siena Heights University employs 32 Associate professors, 28 Assistant professors and 24 Professors. Most academics at Siena Heights University are Female Associate professor (18), Male Professor (16), and Female Assistant professor (15).

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 34 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees.

Endowment

$19.5M

2021 Endowment

27.3%

growth from 2020

Siena Heights University has an endowment valued at about $19.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Siena Heights University grew 27.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $30.9M 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

$15.1M

2021 Salaries

8.39%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Siena Heights University paid a median of $15.1M in salaries, which represents 41.1% of their overall expenditure ($36.8M) and a 8.39% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.18M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Siena Heights University paid a total of $5.18M to 86 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) 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 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Siena Heights University were Associate professor with 32 employees, Assistant professor with 28 employees, and Professor with 24 employees.

In 2021, 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 34 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Siena Heights University was Female Associate professor with 18 employees, Male Professor with 16 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 15 employees.

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