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Siena Heights University

Siena Heights University, also referred to as SHU, is located in Adrian, Michigan, United States. It was founded in the year 1919 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters and was called St. Joseph’s College for Women. It became a university in 1998. SHU has other campuses located in Battle Creek, Benton Harbor, Monroe, and Metro Detroit. Students studying in the university's Adrian campus are awarded degrees through the following five academic divisions:

  • Business and Management
  • Computing, Mathematics and the Sciences
  • Humanities
  • Social and Behavioral Science
  • Visual and Performing Arts, and Teacher Education

SHU's Adrian campus sponsors many clubs and organizations for students including Alpha Sigma Lambda, Pi Mu Epsilon, Student Programming Association, Phi Sigma Sigma, Visual Artists Society, and Math Association for Siena Scholars.

Campus Location

1247 Siena Heights Dr
Adrian, MI 49221
USA
Main Tel: (517) 263-0731
Web Site

The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.

Siena Heights University Highlights

Where Siena Heights University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in family and social work, security and law enforcement, and engineering technician.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
Bachelor66893
Master7810
Post-master's certificate111
Associate109

Students

The student enrollment at Siena Heights University was 2,161 in 2007-2008 (1,280 full-time equivalent).

About 55% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 45% of the class.

Undergrads are 83% of enrolled students and graduate students are 17%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 18,494
Room and board$ 6,510
Books and supplies$ 750
Other$ 1,484

Financial Aid: Siena Heights University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Siena Heights University:

 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1College of St JosephRutland, VT442
2Anna Maria CollegePaxton, MA1,244
3College of Our Lady of the ElmsChicopee, MA1,258
4Rosemont CollegeRosemont, PA940
5Tennessee Temple UniversityChattanooga, TN623
6Our Lady of the Lake University-San AntonioSan Antonio, TX2,608
7Notre Dame CollegeCleveland, OH1,490
8Montana State University-NorthernHavre, MT1,215
9Columbia Union CollegeTakoma Park, MD1,068
10Johnson State CollegeJohnson, VT1,867

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  68

Housing and Meals

Siena Heights University provides on-campus housing for 369 of its 1,280 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 14 meals weekly.

Siena Heights University Athletics

Siena Heights University is in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference for major sports.

Siena Heights University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 132 male students received the aid (men were 58% of those receiving aid) and 94 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 42% of students receiving such aid) .

Siena Heights University Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men75%
Women76%
All76%

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (2 awarded)

  • City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

ART STUDIES (5 awarded)

  • Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (183 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Human Resources Management and Services
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (18 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (5 awarded)

  • Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (2 awarded)

  • Culinary Arts and Related Services
  • Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

DESIGN (1 awarded)

  • Interior Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (10 awarded)

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (32 awarded)

  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Superintendency and Educational System Administration

ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

  • Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (56 awarded)

  • Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Biomedical Technology/Technician
  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
  • Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering Technology
  • Engineering-Related Technologies
  • Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Technology/Technician
  • Robotics Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (56 awarded)

  • Child Care and Support Services Management
  • Community Organization and Advocacy
  • Human Services
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions
  • Social Work

HOSPITALITY (3 awarded)

  • Hospitality Administration/Management
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LAW (4 awarded)

  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (92 awarded)

  • Creative Writing
  • English Language and Literature
  • English Language and Literature/Letters
  • General Studies
  • Language Interpretation and Translation
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
  • Social Sciences
  • Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS (3 awarded)

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (7 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician

MEDIA (13 awarded)

  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Journalism
  • Organizational Communication
  • Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (10 awarded)

  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (72 awarded)

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
  • Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (22 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (8 awarded)

  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (4 awarded)

  • Precision Production
  • Tool and Die Technology/Technician

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

  • Real Estate

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (11 awarded)

  • Philosophy
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies

SCIENCE (11 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (7 awarded)

  • Chemical Technology/Technician
  • Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (80 awarded)

  • Corrections
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (47 awarded)

  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
  • Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Psychology

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