Heritage Christian University

www.hcu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,152

2021 Average Net Price

$4,856

After Financial Aid

2021 Enrolled Students

131

30.5% Full-Time

About

Heritage Christian University is a higher education institution located in Lauderdale County, AL. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Heritage Christian University were Biblical Studies (11 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 13 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Heritage Christian University. 7.69% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 92.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (12 degrees), 12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Heritage Christian University is $10,152, which is $−4,348 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Heritage Christian University is $10,152, which is $−4,348 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,856.

In 2021, 94% of undergraduate students attending Heritage Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,152

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Heritage Christian University was $10,152. The cost of tuition at Heritage Christian University is $−4,348 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$4,856

2021 Value

64.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Heritage Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,856. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Heritage Christian University grew by 64.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Heritage Christian 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

$9,839

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Heritage Christian University was of $9,839 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 6.89% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Heritage Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.44% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Heritage Christian 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.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Heritage Christian University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 22 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 Christian University had a total enrollment of 131 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Heritage Christian University is 40 students and the part-time enrollment is 91. This means that 30.5% of students enrolled at Heritage Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Heritage Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84% White, 6.87% Black or African American, 4.58% Hispanic or Latino, 2.29% Asian, 1.53% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.763% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Heritage Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (75.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (9.09%) and White Female (9.09%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (57.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (28.6%) and White Female (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Heritage Christian University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 131 students. The full-time enrollment at Heritage Christian University is 40 and the part-time enrollment is 91. This means that 30.5% of students enrolled at Heritage Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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

Retention Rate over Time

100%

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 Christian University was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Heritage Christian University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
110 enrolled students
Black or African American
9 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
6 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Heritage Christian University is 84% White, 6.87% Black or African American, 4.58% Hispanic or Latino, 2.29% Asian, 1.53% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.763% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 11 fewer women than men received degrees from Heritage Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Heritage Christian University is white (12 degrees awarded). There were 12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Heritage Christian University is Biblical Studies (11 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Heritage Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (13 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Heritage Christian University are Clergy (74,913 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (9,382 people), Other managers (6,124 people), Postsecondary teachers (4,629 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (4,624 people).

The most specialized majors at Heritage Christian University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (13 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Heritage Christian University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Heritage Christian University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (13 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Religious organizations

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Heritage Christian University are Religious organizations (82,439 people), Elementary & secondary schools (21,631 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,207 people), Construction (8,507 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,372 people).

The most specialized majors at Heritage Christian University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (13 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Heritage Christian University.

Biblical Studies

Most Common (2021)

11 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Heritage Christian University was Biblical Studies with 11 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage Christian University, which is 12 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage Christian University in Biblical Studies. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage Christian University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 1 times approximately the same the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from Heritage Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (20%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at Heritage Christian University is Male and White (20% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, 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)

White
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Heritage Christian University is white (12 degrees awarded). There were 12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
11 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1 degrees awarded
White Female
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Heritage Christian University is white male (11 degrees awarded). There were 11 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (1 degrees).

Operations

Heritage Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $15.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.04M (20%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Heritage Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 3.51M. Heritage Christian University employs 6 No academic ranks. Most academics at Heritage Christian University are Male No academic rank (6), and Female No academic rank (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heritage Christian University are: Management, with 8 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Endowment

$15.2M

2021 Endowment

21.2%

growth from 2020

Heritage Christian University has an endowment valued at about $15.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Heritage Christian University grew 21.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.55M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Heritage Christian University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$1.63M

2021 Salaries

8.26%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Heritage Christian University paid a median of $1.63M in salaries, which represents 46.4% of their overall expenditure ($3.51M) and a 8.26% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$365k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Heritage Christian University paid a total of $365k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

6 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Heritage Christian University was No academic rank with 6 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heritage Christian University were Management with 8 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Heritage Christian University was Male No academic rank with 6 employees, and Female No academic rank with 0 employees.

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