Heritage University

www.heritage.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $20,928
    5.06% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $15,563
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    937
    92.1% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    51.6%
    47 Graduates

    About

    Heritage University is a higher education institution located in Yakima County, WA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Heritage University were Social Work (41 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (35 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (19 degrees).

    In 2024, 231 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 (162 degrees), 6.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (25 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Heritage University is $20,928, which is $−3,072 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Heritage University is $20,928, which is $3,072 less 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 $15,563.

    In 2024, 96% of undergraduate students attending Heritage University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $20,928
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Heritage University was $20,928. The cost of tuition at Heritage University is $−3,072 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $15,563
    2024 Value
    30.4%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Heritage University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,563. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Heritage University grew by 30.4%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $17,868
    Room and Board
    $942
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Heritage University was of $17,868 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.21% between 2023 and 2024.

    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
    36%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    96% of undergraduate students at Heritage University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Heritage University had a total enrollment of 937 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Heritage University is 863 students and the part-time enrollment is 74. This means that 92.1% of students enrolled at Heritage University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Heritage University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.6% White, 10.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.45% Two or More Races, 1.81% Black or African American, and 0.961% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Heritage University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (57.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.7%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (8.97%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.1%), followed by White Female (30.9%) and White Male (8.09%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    92.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Heritage University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 937 students. The full-time enrollment at Heritage University is 863 and the part-time enrollment is 74. This means that 92.1% of students enrolled at Heritage University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    57%
    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 Heritage University was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Heritage University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      640 enrolled students
    2. White
      127 enrolled students
    3. American Indian or Alaska Native
      102 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Heritage University is 68.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.6% White, 10.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.45% Two or More Races, 1.81% Black or African American, and 0.961% Asian. 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.

    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, 15 students (1.6%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 125 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 (162 degrees awarded). There were 6.48 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (25 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Heritage University is Social Work (41 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (35 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (19 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (41 degrees awarded), Education (60 degrees), and Psychology (34 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 (1,671,096 people), Secondary school teachers (557,728 people), Education administrators (343,132 people), Other managers (304,580 people), and Social workers, all other (285,387 people).

    The most specialized majors at Heritage University in 2024 are Public Administration and Social Service (41 degrees awarded), Education (60 degrees), Psychology (34 degrees), Protective Services (19 degrees), and English (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Heritage University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

    The most specialized majors at Heritage University are Public Administration and Social Service (41 degrees awarded), Education (60 degrees), Psychology (34 degrees), Protective Services (19 degrees), and English (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 (3,295,472 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (541,794 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (458,957 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (395,102 people), and Individual & family services (305,735 people).

    The most specialized majors at Heritage University are Public Administration and Social Service (41 degrees awarded), Education (60 degrees), Psychology (34 degrees), Protective Services (19 degrees), and English (5 degrees) (as of 2024).

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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 (2024)
    1. General Psychology
      22 degrees awarded
    2. Clinical Laboratory Technician
      7 degrees awarded
    3. Behavioral Aspects of Health
      5 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Heritage University was General Psychology with 22 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    53
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    178
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage University, which is 0.298 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (178).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 0.289 times less than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 3.45 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    23%
    100% Completion Time
    42%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 23% of students graduating from Heritage University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      162 degrees awarded
    2. White
      25 degrees awarded
    3. American Indian or Alaska Native
      22 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Heritage University is hispanic or latino (162 degrees awarded). There were 6.48 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (25 degrees).

    1.3% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      144 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      136 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      135 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Heritage University is hispanic or latino female (144 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (136 degrees).

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    Operations

    Heritage University has an endowment valued at nearly $39.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5M (12.5%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Heritage University had a total salary expenditure of 26.3M. Heritage University employs 20 Associate professors, 19 Assistant professors and 14 Professors. Most academics at Heritage University are Female Assistant professor (15), Female Associate professor (10), and Male Professor (10).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heritage University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 55 employees, Service, with 31 employees, and Management with 20 employees.

    Endowment

    $39.8M
    2024 Endowment
    18.7%
    growth from 2023

    Heritage University has an endowment valued at about $39.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Heritage University grew 18.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.07M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $13.1M
    2024 Salaries
    0.388%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Heritage University paid a median of $13.1M in salaries, which represents 49.8% of their overall expenditure ($26.3M) and a 0.388% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.83% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.921% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $5.01M
    Instructional Salaries
    59
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Heritage University paid a total of $5.01M to 59 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.2% of all salaries paid.

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

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heritage University were Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees, Service with 31 employees, and Management with 20 employees.

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