Heritage University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6208 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1746 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1659 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #36 of 57 | In Washington |
| #4660 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 796
- Graduates
- 57
- Male:Female Ratio
- 24:76
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- heritage.edu
Heritage University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Heritage University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
252 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
90 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Heritage University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 605 (78%) |
|---|---|
| White | 105 (13%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 28 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 15 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 10 (1%) |
| Asian | 8 (1%) |
| Black or African American | 7 (0.9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Heritage University is $7,841 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $5,164 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $8,024 |
| $48-75K | $8,908 |
| $75-110K | $13,895 |
| $110K+ | $13,653 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $19,500 | $10,020 |
| Tuition in-state | $19,500 | $10,020 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,500 | $10,020 |
Heritage University majors
Heritage University has granted 212 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs and 36 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Heritage University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 33 | 28 | |
| Social Work | 61 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 21 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 17 | ||
| Accounting | 13 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Psychology, General | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Education, Other | 3 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 3 | ||
| Computer Science | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 | ||
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Science, Technology and Society | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3 | 212 | 36 |
Heritage University has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 33% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 32% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Heritage University has published 316 scientific papers with 2,176 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, History, Biology, Political Science, Sociology, Geography and Cartography, Law, Computer Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 4 | 5 |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 |
| 1996 | 3 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 | 9 |
| 1998 | 7 | 9 |
| 1999 | 1 | 12 |
| 2000 | 5 | 16 |
| 2001 | 3 | 14 |
| 2002 | 3 | 23 |
| 2003 | 3 | 27 |
| 2004 | 3 | 16 |
| 2005 | 6 | 44 |
| 2006 | 6 | 37 |
| 2007 | 6 | 37 |
| 2008 | 3 | 41 |
| 2009 | 9 | 47 |
| 2010 | 8 | 58 |
| 2011 | 4 | 65 |
| 2012 | 8 | 72 |
| 2013 | 14 | 99 |
| 2014 | 11 | 102 |
| 2015 | 16 | 97 |
| 2016 | 13 | 110 |
| 2017 | 15 | 95 |
| 2018 | 21 | 147 |
| 2019 | 17 | 136 |
| 2020 | 21 | 208 |
| 2021 | 21 | 210 |
| 2022 | 17 | 168 |
| 2023 | 29 | 186 |
General info
| Founded | 1907 |
|---|---|
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 203 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3240 Fort Rd Toppenish, Washington, 98948 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,000 |
| Phone | 8882726190 |