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Information Summary
Ranks 2353rd for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$9,324 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,311 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
29 : 1 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Toppenish, WA
| Total Population | 13,262 (10,239 urban / 3,023 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 3,555 (3.68 people per house) |
| Families | 2,869 (4.1 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
| Pop. — African American | 96 |
| Pop. — Asian | 138 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 18 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2,378 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 4,788 |
| Pop. — Other | 6,394 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single postbaccalaureate (education) |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Very small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Heritage University?
Ranks 2823rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $8,400 | $8,400 | $8,400 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $350 | $350 | $350 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $5,640 | $5,640 | $5,640 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $470 | $470 | $470 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $9,324 | $9,324 | $9,324 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $19,644 | $19,644 | $19,644 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $12,420 | $12,420 | $12,420 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $7,080 |
$7,080 |
$7,080 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $750 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,784 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,078 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,952 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Heritage University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Heritage University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,529 | 81 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,868 | 49 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,487 | 78 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,802 | 56 | |
| Any financial aid type | 96 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Heritage University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 8 | 17 | 25 |
Hispanic | 159 | 357 | 516 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 21 | 26 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 31 | 65 | 96 |
White Non-Hispanic | 181 | 455 | 636 |
Race Unknown | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Total | 388 | 923 | 1,311 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Heritage University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 50 | 78 | |
| 22 | 50 | 72 | |
| 11 | 33 | 44 | |
| 4 | 34 | 38 | |
| 2 | 24 | 26 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $46,752 ($48,624 male / $45,313 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 46 (20 male / 26 female) |
| Total Benefits | $496,159 |
Heritage University Academics
Students with disabilities are not left alone with programs such as Partial Services/Facilities For Students With Learning Disabilities, Wheelchair Accessibility, 160 work stations, available in: libraries, computer centers, Email Accounts Provided to All Students, Commuter/Off-Campus Students Can Connect to Campus Network, Online Library, Wireless Network, Offers distance learning courses or programs (online or partially online): Yes, During Normal Term Periods, Percent of courses taught as online courses: 1%, Percent of courses taught as blended (online and offline): 10% and Percent of courses taught face-to-face: 89%. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. For one thing, the university has a Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Student-Designed Major and Teacher Certification. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Heritage University is unique in its study options.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Heritage University.
- Education:
- Bilingual/Bicultural Education, Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Computer Teacher Education, ESL Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Mathematics Education, Reading Teacher Education, Science Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education, Special Education
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Health System Administration, Nursing – Practical
- Computer Science:
- Computer Programming – Specific Applications, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Data Entry Applications, System Administration, Web/Multimedia Design, Web/Multimedia Management
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Accounting Technology, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, Human Resources Management, Marketing Management
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- English Language and Literature:
- English, English Language & Literature – General
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Physical Sciences – General
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Mathematics/Computer Science, Natural Sciences
- Public Administration and Service:
- Public Services, Social Work
Additionally, for international students, the application fee is 100.
Heritage University Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 60% and Open admission, but with selective admission to some programs. Remember that this can change at any time. This school did not report their application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were one hundred and fifty-three total number of transfer students who applied and one hundred and six total number of transfer students who were admitted.
Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 15th of March. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 10th of February. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Moreover,
Heritage University Financial Aid
If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Leadership and Minority Status. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Leadership and Minority Status. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Heritage University Students
The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Teachers College/College of Education, Four-year, Interdenominational, Coed, where 60 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and Hispanic serving. Furthermore, it is part of an Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Commuter campus. Heritage University offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Besides, the student body consists of seventeen percent part-time students, sixty-nine percent women, thirty-one percent men, twelve percent american indian per alaskan native, four percent asian per pacific islander, two percent black per non-hispanic, sixty-nine percent hispanic, thirteen percent white per non-hispanic and less than one percent non-resident alien. The school’s size is approximately seven hundred and fifty-six degree-seeking undergrads, eighty-nine first-time degree-seeking freshmen and five hundred and five graduate enrollment.
This school features the Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Commuter campus. Again, the university has many unique facilites such as solar telescope, portable planetarium, greenhouse. In any event, the school is located 165 miles from Seattle, 20 miles from Yakima.
Heritage University Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Club and Women’s Club Basketball
- Men’s Club and Women’s Club Soccer
- Men’s Club and Women’s Club Softball
- Men’s Club and Women’s Club Track_and_field
- Men’s Club and Women’s Club Volleyball











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