Heritage Christian University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,152

2023 Average Net Price

$8,499

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

100%

6 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

158

24.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

50%

2 Graduates

About

Heritage Christian University is a higher education institution located in Lauderdale County, AL. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Heritage Christian University were Divinity & Ministry (13 degrees awarded) and Biblical Studies (1 degrees).

In 2023, 25 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Heritage Christian University. 8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 92% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (21 degrees), 21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Heritage Christian University is $10,152, which is $−5,012 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Heritage Christian University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 19 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Heritage Christian University is $10,152, which is $5,012 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,499.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending Heritage Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,152

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Heritage Christian University was $10,152. The cost of tuition at Heritage Christian University is $−5,012 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Heritage Christian University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,499

2023 Value

69.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Heritage Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,499. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Heritage Christian University grew by 69.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Heritage Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,740

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Heritage Christian University was of $10,740 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.75% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Heritage Christian University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Heritage Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 7.59% with respect to 2022, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Heritage Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Heritage Christian University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 19 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Heritage Christian University received 6 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 50% annual growth. Out of those 6 applicants, 6 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 100% acceptance rate.

There were 158 students enrolled at Heritage Christian University in 2023.

Heritage Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

100%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

Accepted Out of 6

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Heritage Christian University was 100% (6 admissions from 6 applications). This is approximately the same as the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 100%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 50%, while admissions grew by 50%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Heritage Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Heritage Christian University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Heritage Christian University had a total enrollment of 158 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Heritage Christian University is 38 students and the part-time enrollment is 120. This means that 24.1% of students enrolled at Heritage Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Heritage Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87.3% White, 7.59% Black or African American, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% Asian, and 0.633% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Heritage Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (71.7%), followed by White Female (11.7%) and Black or African American Male (6.67%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (77.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (9.09%) and Asian Male (9.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Heritage Christian University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 158 students. The full-time enrollment at Heritage Christian University is 38 and the part-time enrollment is 120. This means that 24.1% of students enrolled at Heritage Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Heritage Christian University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Heritage Christian University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Heritage Christian University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Heritage Christian University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
138 enrolled students
Black or African American
12 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Heritage Christian University is 87.3% White, 7.59% Black or African American, 1.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% Asian, and 0.633% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 21 fewer women than men received degrees from Heritage Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Heritage Christian University is white (21 degrees awarded). There were 21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Heritage Christian University is Divinity & Ministry (13 degrees awarded), followed by Biblical Studies (1 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Heritage Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (25 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Heritage Christian University are Clergy (75,482 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (8,918 people), Other managers (7,258 people), Education administrators (4,917 people), and Secondary school teachers (4,604 people).

The most specialized majors at Heritage Christian University in 2023 are Theology (25 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Heritage Christian University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Heritage Christian University are Theology (25 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Religious organizations

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Heritage Christian University are Religious organizations (82,746 people), Elementary & secondary schools (23,116 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,032 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,773 people), and Construction (8,294 people).

The most specialized majors at Heritage Christian University are Theology (25 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Heritage Christian University.

Most Common (2023)

Divinity & Ministry
13 degrees awarded
Biblical Studies
1 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Heritage Christian University was Divinity & Ministry with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Heritage Christian University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage Christian University, which is 11.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (2).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Heritage Christian University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage Christian University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 12 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage Christian University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 0.0833 times less than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

N/A%

100% Completion Time

25%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, N/A% of students graduating from Heritage Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 25% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Heritage Christian University is Male and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
21 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Heritage Christian University is white (21 degrees awarded). There were 21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
20 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
1 degrees awarded
White Female
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Heritage Christian University is white male (20 degrees awarded). There were 20 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (1 degrees).

Operations

Heritage Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $15M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.45M (9.64%) compared to the 1.93% average return (240k on 12.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2023, Heritage Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 3.72M. Heritage Christian University employs 3 Professors, 2 Instructors and 1 Associate professors. Most academics at Heritage Christian University are Male Professor (3), Male Associate professor (1), and Female Instructor (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heritage Christian University are: Management, with 12 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Endowment

$15M

2023 Endowment

4.55%

growth from 2022

Heritage Christian University has an endowment valued at about $15M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Heritage Christian University grew 4.55% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.6M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Heritage Christian University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$1.81M

2023 Salaries

6.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Heritage Christian University paid a median of $1.81M in salaries, which represents 48.6% of their overall expenditure ($3.72M) and a 6.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.72% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.26% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$395k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Heritage Christian University paid a total of $395k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

3 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Heritage Christian University were Professor with 3 employees, Instructor with 2 employees, and Associate professor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heritage Christian University were Management with 12 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Heritage Christian University was Male Professor with 3 employees, Male Associate professor with 1 employees, and Female Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Heritage Christian University.

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