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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 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor64294
Master7611
Associate129
Post-master's certificate 1

Students

The student enrollment at Siena Heights University was 2,161 in 2007 (1,316 full-time equivalent).

About 42% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 58% of the class.

Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students and graduate students are 15%.

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

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 18,494
Room and board$ 6,520
Books and supplies$ 726
Other$ 1,442

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.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  70

Housing and Meals

Siena Heights University provides on-campus housing for 400 of its 1,316 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

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 (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men76%
Women70%
All73%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal365-565
Math350-495
Writing330-500

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (2 awarded)

  • Architectural Technology/Technician
  • Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)

ART STUDIES (15 awarded)

  • Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (154 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Human Resources Management and Services

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (18 awarded)

  • Computer Programming/Programmer
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

  • Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (1 awarded)

  • Culinary Arts and Related Services

DESIGN (2 awarded)

  • Interior Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (4 awarded)

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (26 awarded)

  • Art Teacher Education
  • Business Teacher Education
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Montessori Teacher Education
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Reading Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Studies Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (51 awarded)

  • Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Biomedical Technology/Technician
  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering-Related Technologies
  • Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Technology/Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
  • Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians
  • Robotics Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (64 awarded)

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

FINE ARTS (3 awarded)

  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation

HOSPITALITY (2 awarded)

  • Hospitality Administration/Management

LAW (1 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (103 awarded)

  • English Language and Literature
  • English Language and Literature/Letters
  • General Studies
  • History
  • Social Sciences
  • Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS (5 awarded)

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (15 awarded)

  • Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA (17 awarded)

  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
  • Organizational Communication
  • Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (19 awarded)

  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (52 awarded)

  • Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • 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

MEDICINE (1 awarded)

  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

MUSIC (3 awarded)

  • Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (20 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (15 awarded)

  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

  • Real Estate

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (6 awarded)

  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies

SCIENCE (9 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (10 awarded)

  • Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (74 awarded)

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (33 awarded)

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

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