Heidelberg University

https://www.heidelberg.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,900

2023 Average Net Price

$19,620

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

67.7%

2,253 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,059

91.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

49.8%

159 Graduates

About

Heidelberg University is a higher education institution located in Seneca County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Heidelberg University were General Business Administration & Management (43 degrees awarded), Mental Health Counseling (11 degrees), and School Counseling & Guidance Services (5 degrees).

In 2023, 330 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Heidelberg University. 49.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (267 degrees), 9.89 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Heidelberg University is $32,900, which is $8,325 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Heidelberg University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 343 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Heidelberg University is $32,900, which is $8,325 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,620.

In 2023, 90% of undergraduate students attending Heidelberg University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,900

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Heidelberg University was $32,900. The cost of tuition at Heidelberg University is $8,325 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$19,620

2023 Value

2.16%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Heidelberg University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,620. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Heidelberg University grew by 2.16%.

This chart compares the average net price of Heidelberg 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

$9,010

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Heidelberg University was of $9,010 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.12% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Heidelberg University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.16% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 343 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

Heidelberg University received 2,253 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 25.1% annual growth. Out of those 2,253 applicants, 1,526 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,059 students enrolled at Heidelberg University in 2023.

Heidelberg University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,526

Accepted Out of 2,253

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Heidelberg University was 67.7% (1,526 admissions from 2,253 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 71.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 25.1%, while admissions grew by 18.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg University in 2022 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

Heidelberg University had a total enrollment of 1,059 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Heidelberg University is 971 students and the part-time enrollment is 88. This means that 91.7% of students enrolled at Heidelberg University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Heidelberg University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82% White, 9.82% Black or African American, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.46% Two or More Races, 0.472% Asian, and 0.189% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Heidelberg University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.1%), followed by White Female (40.3%) and Black or African American Male (8.77%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45%), followed by White Male (38.6%) and Two or More Races Female (4.23%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Heidelberg University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,059 students. The full-time enrollment at Heidelberg University is 971 and the part-time enrollment is 88. This means that 91.7% of students enrolled at Heidelberg University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

78%

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 Heidelberg University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Heidelberg University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
868 enrolled students
Black or African American
104 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
36 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Heidelberg University is 82% White, 9.82% Black or African American, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.46% Two or More Races, 0.472% Asian, and 0.189% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 4 fewer women than men received degrees from Heidelberg University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Heidelberg University is white (267 degrees awarded). There were 9.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Heidelberg University is General Business Administration & Management (43 degrees awarded), followed by Mental Health Counseling (11 degrees) and School Counseling & Guidance Services (5 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Heidelberg University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (42 degrees), and English (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Heidelberg University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (484,250 people), Other managers (364,577 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (268,518 people), Postsecondary teachers (201,762 people), and Secondary school teachers (191,951 people).

The most specialized majors at Heidelberg University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (42 degrees), English (9 degrees), History (4 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Heidelberg University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Heidelberg University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (42 degrees), English (9 degrees), History (4 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Heidelberg University are Elementary & secondary schools (911,789 people), Computer Systems Design (680,960 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (647,984 people), Banking & related activities (588,244 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (549,241 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded
Criminology
26 degrees awarded
General Psychology
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Heidelberg University was General Business Administration & Management with 40 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Heidelberg University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

167

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

163

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 167 degrees were awarded to men at Heidelberg University, which is 1.02 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (163).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Heidelberg University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.37 times more than the 35 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Heidelberg University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.729 times less than the 48 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 52% of students graduating from Heidelberg University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Heidelberg University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.26% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
267 degrees awarded
Black or African American
27 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Heidelberg University is white (267 degrees awarded). There were 9.89 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

0.606% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
139 degrees awarded
White Male
128 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Heidelberg University is white female (139 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (128 degrees).

Operations

Heidelberg University has an endowment valued at nearly $65.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.59M (10.1%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Heidelberg University had a total salary expenditure of 39.9M. Heidelberg University employs 21 Assistant professors, 13 Associate professors and 12 Professors. Most academics at Heidelberg University are Male Assistant professor (11), Female Assistant professor (10), and Female Associate professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heidelberg University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 36 employees, Service, with 26 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Endowment

$65.6M

2023 Endowment

9.46%

growth from 2022

Heidelberg University has an endowment valued at about $65.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Heidelberg University grew 9.46% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $15.8M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$13.3M

2023 Salaries

1.71%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Heidelberg University paid a median of $13.3M in salaries, which represents 33.2% of their overall expenditure ($39.9M) and a 1.71% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.36% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.47% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.16M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Heidelberg University paid a total of $3.16M to 52 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

21 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

36 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Heidelberg University were Assistant professor with 21 employees, Associate professor with 13 employees, and Professor with 12 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heidelberg University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees, Service with 26 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Heidelberg University was Male Assistant professor with 11 employees, Female Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Female Associate professor with 8 employees.

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

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