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Herzing University-Atlanta

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 94%
Students retention rate 47%
On-time graduation rate 22%

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Herzing University-Atlanta 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.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that Herzing University-Atlanta is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Herzing University-Atlanta is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 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 14-to-1, Herzing University-Atlanta emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Herzing University-Atlanta is reported to be 22%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Herzing University-Atlanta is 47% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Georgia is 67%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Herzing University-Atlanta do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

94.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,200

Cost of attendance at Herzing University-Atlanta in 2022 for students from Georgia.

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

Georgia's average $6,037
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,200

Cost of attendance at Herzing University-Atlanta 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.

Georgia's average $16,177
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Herzing University-Atlanta received on average $7,654 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.

$7,654
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 35 90% $5,337 $186,810
Other Federal Grant 35 90% $5,450 $190,760
State Grant/Scholarships 27 69% $1,210 $32,683
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 18 46% $4,170 $75,062
Total Grant & Scholarships 39 100% $7,654 $298,505

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Herzing University-Atlanta 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 Herzing University-Atlanta students is 21.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 16.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.9%.

21.6%

  • African American 33.3% 8 students
  • white 66.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

Herzing University-Atlanta provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Herzing University-Atlanta 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

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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