Adrian, MI – Siena Heights University was recently recognized as a top performer in the regional Midwest for social mobility by the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings.
According to the U.S. News & World Report, economically disadvantaged students are less likely to finish college. However, some institutions are more successful than others in advancing social mobility—this is done by enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students awarded with Pell Grants. Of the over 1,700 students enrolled at Siena Heights University, approximately 35% received a Pell Grant for the Fall 2023 semester.
Of 164 colleges and universities ranked for social mobility, Siena Heights was tied with a ranking of #28. Of the institutions listed in the state of Michigan for social mobility, SHU was placed fourth.
Of this distinction, Douglas B. Palmer, Ph.D., President of Siena Heights University, said, in part “Siena Heights University’s latest ranking is a direct reflection of our ability to meet financial needs. It is a testament to our commitment to providing all students with the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to be a place where students from all backgrounds can come together to learn and grow, and where they can achieve their academic and personal goals.”
The overall rankings from the U.S. News & World Report assessed more than 1,500 U.S. bachelor’s degree-granting institutions on various metrics.
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