Heritage University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,360

0.923% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$7,976

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.27%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

898

82.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

52.9%

54 Graduates

About

Heritage University is a higher education institution located in Yakima County, WA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Heritage University were Social Work (47 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (17 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (14 degrees).

In 2021, 277 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Heritage University. 70% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (141 degrees), 1.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (76 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Heritage University is $18,360, which is $−4,824 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Heritage University is $18,360, which is $−4,824 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,976.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending Heritage University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,360

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Heritage University was $18,360. The cost of tuition at Heritage University is $−4,824 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$7,976

2021 Value

8.43%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Heritage University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,976. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Heritage University grew by 8.43%.

This chart compares the average net price of Heritage 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

$10,494

Room and Board

$930

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Heritage University was of $10,494 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.19% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $930. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.33% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Heritage University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 8.08% with respect to 2020, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Heritage 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.

2.27%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Heritage University was 2.27%, which represents 8 out of the 353 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

Heritage University had a total enrollment of 898 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Heritage University is 740 students and the part-time enrollment is 158. This means that 82.4% of students enrolled at Heritage University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Heritage University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.6% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% White, 7.57% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.78% Two or More Races, 1% Asian, and 0.668% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Heritage University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (57.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17%) and White Female (8.64%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (41.2%), followed by White Female (29.4%) and White Male (14.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Heritage University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 898 students. The full-time enrollment at Heritage University is 740 and the part-time enrollment is 158. This means that 82.4% of students enrolled at Heritage University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Heritage University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2021 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 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Heritage University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
634 enrolled students
White
131 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
68 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Heritage University is 70.6% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% White, 7.57% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.78% Two or More Races, 1% Asian, and 0.668% Black or African American. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 31 students (3.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 111 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 (141 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (76 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Heritage University is Social Work (47 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (17 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (14 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (47 degrees awarded), Biology (38 degrees), and EDUCATION. (68 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 (1,741,772 people), Secondary school teachers (490,944 people), Physicians (400,615 people), Education administrators (302,744 people), and Postsecondary teachers (269,166 people).

The most specialized majors at Heritage University in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (47 degrees awarded), Biology (38 degrees), EDUCATION. (68 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees), and English (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Heritage University are Public Administration and Social Service (47 degrees awarded), Biology (38 degrees), EDUCATION. (68 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees), and English (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,003,798 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (601,644 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (588,599 people), Offices of physicians (214,555 people), and Outpatient care centers (170,821 people).

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 (2020)

Social Work
59 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
26 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
17 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Heritage University was Social Work with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Heritage University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

194

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage University, which is 0.428 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (194).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage University in General Biomedical Sciences, which is 0.65 times less than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage University in Social Work, which is 8.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 14% of students graduating from Heritage University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Heritage University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
141 degrees awarded
White
76 degrees awarded
Asian
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Heritage University is hispanic or latino (141 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (76 degrees).

9.03% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
111 degrees awarded
White Female
47 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Heritage University is hispanic or latino female (111 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (47 degrees).

Operations

Heritage University has an endowment valued at nearly $34.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.07M (23.4%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Heritage University had a total salary expenditure of 23.8M. Heritage University employs 21 Associate professors, 21 Assistant professors and 7 Professors. Most academics at Heritage University are Female Assistant professor (17), Male Associate professor (13), and Female Associate professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heritage University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 56 employees, Service, with 23 employees, and Management with 17 employees.

Endowment

$34.5M

2021 Endowment

27.7%

growth from 2020

Heritage University has an endowment valued at about $34.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Heritage University grew 27.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Heritage 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

$12.6M

2021 Salaries

3.94%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Heritage University paid a median of $12.6M in salaries, which represents 52.8% of their overall expenditure ($23.8M) and a 3.94% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.69M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Heritage University paid a total of $3.69M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

21 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

56 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Heritage University were Associate professor with 21 employees, Assistant professor with 21 employees, and Professor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heritage University were Office and Administrative Support with 56 employees, Service with 23 employees, and Management with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Heritage University was Female Assistant professor with 17 employees, Male Associate professor with 13 employees, and Female Associate professor with 8 employees.

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