U.S. News & World Report ranks Siena Heights University a top performer in midwest region for social mobility
Siena Heights University’s efforts for helping economically disadvantaged students earn their degrees has been recognized by the U.S. News and World Report.
The U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges rankings recently recognized Siena Heights University as a top performer in the Midwest Region for social mobility. According to the U.S. News and World Report, students who are economically disadvantaged are less likely to obtain a college degree. Some schools, however, are better at advancing the social mobility of these students than others.
One of the methods identified by U.S News and World Report are Pell Grants as part of financial aid packages. Siena Heights University enrolls over 1,500 students and more than 40% of those students received a Pell Grant in the Fall 2022 semester.
The U.S News and World Report ranked 166 colleges and universities for social mobility and Siena Heights tied for 61st in the Regional Universities in the Midwest category. Of similar schools in just Michigan, Siena Heights University ranked fourth in social mobility. Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and Spring Arbor University all ranked ahead of Siena Heights University.
Siena Heights University President Sister Peg Albert was quoted by Lenconnect about the ranking, saying, “We are extremely proud of the U.S. News and World Report Social Mobility ranking. This reflects the positive reality of ‘The Siena Effect.’ Our devotion to our students’ success through academics, advising and excellent support services assists students to reach their dreams. At Siena Heights we are student-driven in everything that we do, and to have this confirmed by The U.S. News & World Report is very gratifying.”
George Wolf, vice president of enrollment at Siena Heights University, was also quoted as saying, “These days, there are questions about the value of just any college education. This recognition adds to a number of accolades consistently proving Siena’s value and that it is not just any college.”
The rankings from the U.S. News and World Report look at more than 1,800 schools that offer bachelor degree programs in the country. Those schools are evaluated based on 17 metrics, with the largest emphasis on the college’s graduation and student retention rates. Other metrics looked at are educational expenses, average spending per student, faculty resources, academic reputation, and more.
Sister Peg Albert continued to speak on the school’s mission, saying, “Siena Heights is dedicated to creating an inclusive future for all by providing access and opportunity to a diverse population of students and helping them create positive outcomes in their lives.”
Siena Heights University offers many bachelor degree programs from theater to nursing and more. For more information on the school visit its website.