Heritage University

www.heritage.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$19,920
2.15% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$11,934
After Financial Aid
2021 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
835
86.6% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
40.2%
43 Graduates

About

Heritage University is a higher education institution located in Yakima County, WA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Heritage University were Social Work (54 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (40 degrees), and Registered Nursing (17 degrees).

In 2023, 249 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Heritage University. 77.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (176 degrees), 3.91 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Heritage University is $19,920, which is $−4,655 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Heritage University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 332 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Heritage University is $19,920, which is $4,655 less 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 $11,934.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending Heritage University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,920
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Heritage University was $19,920. The cost of tuition at Heritage University is $−4,655 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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Average Net Price

$11,934
2023 Value
52.2%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Heritage University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,934. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Heritage University grew by 52.2%.

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Other Student Expenses

$16,512
Room and Board
$942
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Heritage University was of $16,512 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 55% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $942. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

96%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
32%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Heritage University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4% with respect to 2022, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
0%
2021 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Heritage University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 332 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.

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Enrollment

Heritage University had a total enrollment of 835 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Heritage University is 723 students and the part-time enrollment is 112. This means that 86.6% of students enrolled at Heritage University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Heritage University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 11% White, 1.56% Two or More Races, 1.32% Asian, 0.958% Black or African American, and 0.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Heritage University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (57.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17.1%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (8.85%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.6%), followed by White Male (20.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (20.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.6%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Heritage University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 835 students. The full-time enrollment at Heritage University is 723 and the part-time enrollment is 112. This means that 86.6% of students enrolled at Heritage University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

58%
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 University was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Heritage University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    587 enrolled students
  2. American Indian or Alaska Native
    107 enrolled students
  3. White
    92 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Heritage University is 70.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 11% White, 1.56% Two or More Races, 1.32% Asian, 0.958% Black or African American, and 0.12% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 13 students (1.56%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 135 more women than men received degrees from Heritage University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Heritage University is hispanic or latino (176 degrees awarded). There were 3.91 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Heritage University is Social Work (54 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (40 degrees) and Registered Nursing (17 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Heritage University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (54 degrees awarded), Education (72 degrees), and Psychology (35 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 Heritage University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,583,311 people), Secondary school teachers (501,984 people), Education administrators (305,759 people), Social workers, all other (281,258 people), and Other managers (259,268 people).

The most specialized majors at Heritage University in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (54 degrees awarded), Education (72 degrees), Psychology (35 degrees), Protective Services (16 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 Heritage University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Heritage University are Public Administration and Social Service (54 degrees awarded), Education (72 degrees), Psychology (35 degrees), Protective Services (16 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 Heritage University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,080,062 people), uninformed (513,098 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (445,336 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (417,900 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (349,722 people).

The most specialized majors at Heritage University are Public Administration and Social Service (54 degrees awarded), Education (72 degrees), Psychology (35 degrees), Protective Services (16 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Heritage University.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Social Work
    54 degrees awarded
  2. Elementary Education & Teaching
    40 degrees awarded
  3. Registered Nursing
    17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Heritage University was Social Work with 54 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

57
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
192
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage University, which is 0.297 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (192).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 0.255 times less than the 51 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 3.92 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

29%
100% Completion Time
53%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% of students graduating from Heritage University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

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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.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Heritage University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino
    176 degrees awarded
  2. White
    45 degrees awarded
  3. American Indian or Alaska Native
    12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Heritage University is hispanic or latino (176 degrees awarded). There were 3.91 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (45 degrees).

3.21% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Hispanic or Latino Female
    136 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino Male
    40 degrees awarded
  3. White Female
    34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Heritage University is hispanic or latino female (136 degrees awarded). There were 3.4 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (40 degrees).

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Operations

Heritage University has an endowment valued at nearly $33.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.24M (9.65%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Heritage University had a total salary expenditure of 23.8M. Heritage University employs 20 Assistant professors, 18 Associate professors and 13 Professors. Most academics at Heritage University are Female Assistant professor (16), Male Associate professor (11), and Male Professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heritage University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 50 employees, Service, with 29 employees, and Management with 21 employees.

Endowment

$33.5M
2023 Endowment
7.61%
growth from 2022

Heritage University has an endowment valued at about $33.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Heritage University grew 7.61% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.2M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$13M
2023 Salaries
4.83%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Heritage University paid a median of $13M in salaries, which represents 54.8% of their overall expenditure ($23.8M) and a 4.83% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.921% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.94% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$4.61M
Instructional Salaries
58
Number of Employees

In 2023, Heritage University paid a total of $4.61M to 58 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.4% of all salaries paid.

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

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Occupations by Share

Assistant professor
Most Common Instructor
20 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
50 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Heritage University were Assistant professor with 20 employees, Associate professor with 18 employees, and Professor with 13 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heritage University were Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees, Service with 29 employees, and Management with 21 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female Assistant professor
  2. Male Associate professor
  3. Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Heritage University was Female Assistant professor with 16 employees, Male Associate professor with 11 employees, and Male Professor with 8 employees.

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

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