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Heritage Christian University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Florence, AL

This school is more affordable than other private schools

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$10,152

Avg tuition

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About Heritage Christian University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Churches of Christ  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Heritage Christian University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Florence, Alabama. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 83, and admissions are selective. The university offers 1 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 0%, and a student-faculty ratio of 6:1. Tuition and fees for students are $10,152.

Admissions Breakdown

n/a

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.

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100% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

Information not available

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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The student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.

This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.

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131

Students enrolled

78%

Online student enrollment

6:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold

Demographics

White

84%

Black

7%

Hispanic

5%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

2%

Two or more races

1%

Unknown

Information not available

Non-U.S. Citizen

Information not available

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

14%

Socio-economic diversity

100% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

4

Total Online Enrollment

102

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

0% On-campus

100% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $10,152 $10,152
Graduate $4,482 $4,482

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,000
On-campus room and board $5,822
On-campus other expenses $2,529
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $14,490
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,005
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,591

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $19,503 $19,503
Off-campus without family $29,647 $29,647
Off-campus with family $14,743 $14,743

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

100%

State Grant Aid

Information not available

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

100%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,465
State Grant Aid Information not available
Institution Grant Aid $4,703
Pell Grant Aid $4,153

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.