Heritage University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	53%

Located in Toppenish, Washington, Heritage University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Heritage University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Heritage University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Heritage University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Heritage University is 72% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Washington is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Heritage University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,500

Cost of attendance at Heritage University in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,500

Cost of attendance at Heritage University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Heritage University received on average $16,798 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$16,798

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	50	78%	$4,792	$239,605
Other Federal Grant	50	78%	$5,646	$282,323
State Grant/Scholarships	57	89%	$9,151	$521,615
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	47	73%	$5,769	$271,150
Total Grant & Scholarships	64	100%	$16,798	$1,075,088

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Heritage University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Heritage University students is 53.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

53.3%

white 75.0% 6 students
hispanic 55.1% 43 students

Service Offerings

Heritage University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Heritage University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

Compare Similar Colleges

The list of suggested college comparisons provided below is generated automatically by our system, utilizing statistics gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and various online sources. If you don't find the colleges you wish to compare, please visit our comparison page. There, you can search for the specific colleges and initiate your comparison.