Heritage University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,500

6.21% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$7,841

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

2.27%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

853

85.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

42.1%

45 Graduates

About

Heritage University is a higher education institution located in Yakima County, WA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Heritage University were Social Work (61 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (33 degrees), and Registered Nursing (21 degrees).

In 2022, 263 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Heritage University. 80.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (180 degrees), 3.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (48 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Heritage University is $19,500, which is $−4,496 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Heritage University was 2.27%, corresponding to 8 out of the 353 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Heritage University is $19,500, which is $4,496 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,841.

In 2022, 100% of undergraduate students attending Heritage University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,500

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Heritage University was $19,500. The cost of tuition at Heritage University is $−4,496 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$7,841

2022 Value

1.69%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Heritage University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,841. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Heritage University grew by 1.69%.

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

$10,650

Room and Board

$942

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Heritage University was of $10,650 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.49% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $942. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.29% 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

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Heritage University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 9.89% with respect to 2021, when 91% 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 853 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Heritage University is 733 students and the part-time enrollment is 120. This means that 85.9% of students enrolled at Heritage University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Heritage University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% White, 12% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.17% Two or More Races, 0.938% Asian, and 0.821% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Heritage University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (57.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (18.4%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (7.77%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Heritage University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 853 students. The full-time enrollment at Heritage University is 733 and the part-time enrollment is 120. This means that 85.9% of students enrolled at Heritage University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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

74%

2022 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 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Heritage University had a retention rate higher 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 (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
605 enrolled students
White
105 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
102 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Heritage University is 70.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% White, 12% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.17% Two or More Races, 0.938% Asian, and 0.821% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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 (1.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 161 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 (180 degrees awarded). There were 3.75 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (48 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Heritage University is Social Work (61 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (33 degrees) and Registered Nursing (21 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (61 degrees awarded), Education (75 degrees), and History (5 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 (1,684,994 people), Secondary school teachers (540,452 people), Education administrators (311,643 people), Other managers (231,716 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (221,224 people).

The most specialized majors at Heritage University in 2022 are Public Administration and Social Service (61 degrees awarded), Education (75 degrees), History (5 degrees), Protective Services (17 degrees), and English (5 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Heritage University are Public Administration and Social Service (61 degrees awarded), Education (75 degrees), History (5 degrees), Protective Services (17 degrees), and English (5 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (3,056,170 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (435,151 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (420,498 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (225,084 people), and Legal services (196,887 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 (2022)

Social Work
61 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
33 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
21 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Heritage University was Social Work with 61 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 2022

212

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage University, which is 0.241 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (212).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 0.22 times less than the 50 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Heritage University in Social Work, which is 14.3 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 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 44% 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Heritage University is Male and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.67% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
180 degrees awarded
White
48 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Heritage University is hispanic or latino (180 degrees awarded). There were 3.75 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (48 degrees).

3.8% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Female
144 degrees awarded
White Female
37 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Heritage University is hispanic or latino female (144 degrees awarded). There were 3.89 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (37 degrees).

Operations

Heritage University has an endowment valued at nearly $31.2M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −4.43M (−14.2%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Heritage University had a total salary expenditure of 24.8M. Heritage University employs 21 Associate professors, 18 Assistant professors and 10 Professors. Most academics at Heritage University are Female Assistant professor (13), Male Associate professor (12), and Female Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heritage University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 52 employees, Service, with 29 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Endowment

$31.2M

2022 Endowment

9.56%

decline from 2021

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

$12.4M

2022 Salaries

0.921%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Heritage University paid a median of $12.4M in salaries, which represents 50.1% of their overall expenditure ($24.8M) and a 0.921% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.94% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 6.38% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.12M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Heritage University paid a total of $4.12M to 56 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) 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

52 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Heritage University were Associate professor with 21 employees, Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Professor with 10 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heritage University were Office and Administrative Support with 52 employees, Service with 29 employees, and Management with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Heritage University was Female Assistant professor with 13 employees, Male Associate professor with 12 employees, and Female Associate professor with 9 employees.

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

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