Horizon University

www.horizonuniversity.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,540

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

40.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

100%

1 Graduates

About

Horizon University is a higher education institution located in Marion County, IN. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Horizon University were Biblical Studies (4 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 5 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Horizon University. 40% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Horizon University is $9,540, which is $−5,624 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Horizon University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 18 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Horizon University is $9,540, which is $5,624 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2023, 32% of undergraduate students attending Horizon University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 5% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,540

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Horizon University was $9,540. The cost of tuition at Horizon University is $−5,624 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

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

Average Net Price

100%

1 Year Growth

This chart compares the average net price of Horizon 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

$11,154

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Horizon University was of $11,154 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.3% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

32% of undergraduate students at Horizon University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.57% with respect to 2022, when 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Horizon 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 Horizon University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 18 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.

Enrollment

Horizon University had a total enrollment of 66 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Horizon University is 27 students and the part-time enrollment is 39. This means that 40.9% of students enrolled at Horizon University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Horizon University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.3% White, 6.06% Hispanic or Latino, 3.03% Two or More Races, 3.03% Black or African American, 3.03% Asian, and 1.52% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Horizon University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (52.3%), followed by White Female (29.5%) and Black or African American Male (4.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Horizon University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66 students. The full-time enrollment at Horizon University is 27 and the part-time enrollment is 39. This means that 40.9% of students enrolled at Horizon 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 Horizon University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

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 Horizon University was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Horizon University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
53 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4 enrolled students
Two or More Races
2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Horizon University is 80.3% White, 6.06% Hispanic or Latino, 3.03% Two or More Races, 3.03% Black or African American, 3.03% Asian, and 1.52% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 1 fewer women than men received degrees from Horizon University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Horizon University is white (5 degrees awarded).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Horizon University is Biblical Studies (4 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Horizon University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (5 degrees awarded), Education (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Horizon University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,593,500 people), Accountants & auditors (1,025,196 people), Other managers (758,322 people), Secondary school teachers (533,331 people), and Financial managers (523,132 people).

The most specialized majors at Horizon University in 2023 are Theology (5 degrees awarded), Education (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Horizon University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Horizon University are Theology (5 degrees awarded), Education (0 degrees), and Business (0 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 Horizon University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,041,238 people), Computer Systems Design (512,945 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (498,975 people), Banking & related activities (490,525 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (415,524 people).

The most specialized majors at Horizon University are Theology (5 degrees awarded), Education (0 degrees), and Business (0 degrees) (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 Horizon University.

Biblical Studies

Most Common (2023)

4 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Horizon University was Biblical Studies with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Horizon University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Horizon University, which is 1.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (2).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Horizon University in Biblical Studies, which is 1.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Horizon University in Biblical Studies, which is 0.667 times less than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100%

100% Completion Time

100%

150% Completion Time

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

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Horizon University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% 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

White

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Horizon University is white (5 degrees awarded).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
3 degrees awarded
White Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Horizon University is white male (3 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2 degrees).

Operations

Horizon University employs 1 Professors. Most academics at Horizon University are Male Professor (1), and Female Professor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Horizon University is Management, with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$114k

2023 Salaries

10.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Horizon University paid a median of $114k in salaries, a 10.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.8% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.56% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$40k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2012, Horizon University paid a total of $40k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 24% 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

1 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

1 Employees

In 2012, the most common positions for instructional staff at Horizon University was Professor with 1 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Horizon University was Management with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2012)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2012, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Horizon University was Male Professor with 1 employees, and Female Professor with 0 employees.

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

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