Heidelberg University

https://www.heidelberg.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,900

2024 Average Net Price

$19,447

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

85.8%

1,879 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,091

90.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

52%

171 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Heidelberg University is $32,900, which is $8,900 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,447.

In 2024, 98% of undergraduate students attending Heidelberg University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,900

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Heidelberg University was $32,900. The cost of tuition at Heidelberg University is $8,900 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$19,447

2024 Value

0.882%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Heidelberg University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,447. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Heidelberg University grew by 0.882%.

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

$9,225

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Heidelberg University was of $9,225 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.39% between 2023 and 2024.

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

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Heidelberg University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 8.89% with respect to 2023, when 90% 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.

Enrollment

Heidelberg University had a total enrollment of 1,091 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Heidelberg University is 989 students and the part-time enrollment is 102. This means that 90.7% of students enrolled at Heidelberg University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Heidelberg University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83% White, 9.99% Black or African American, 2.66% Hispanic or Latino, 1.83% Two or More Races, 0.733% Asian, and 0.458% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Heidelberg University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.7%), followed by White Female (40.7%) and Black or African American Male (9.08%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.3%), followed by White Male (39.4%) and Two or More Races Female (3.43%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Heidelberg University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,091 students. The full-time enrollment at Heidelberg University is 989 and the part-time enrollment is 102. This means that 90.7% of students enrolled at Heidelberg University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% 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

74%

2024 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 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2024)

White
906 enrolled students
Black or African American
109 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
29 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Heidelberg University is 83% White, 9.99% Black or African American, 2.66% Hispanic or Latino, 1.83% Two or More Races, 0.733% Asian, and 0.458% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Operations

Heidelberg University has an endowment valued at nearly $73.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.4M (15.5%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Heidelberg University had a total salary expenditure of 37.5M. Heidelberg University employs 23 Assistant professors, 12 Associate professors and 11 Professors. Most academics at Heidelberg University are Male Assistant professor (13), Female Assistant professor (10), and Female Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heidelberg University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 29 employees, Service, with 25 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Endowment

$73.5M

2024 Endowment

12.2%

growth from 2023

Heidelberg University has an endowment valued at about $73.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Heidelberg University grew 12.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.7M 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

2024 Salaries

0.0118%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Heidelberg University paid a median of $13.3M in salaries, which represents 35.4% of their overall expenditure ($37.5M) and a 0.0118% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.71% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.36% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$3.15M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Heidelberg University paid a total of $3.15M to 50 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heidelberg University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 29 employees, Service with 25 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

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