Updated April 2013
MISSION: Heritage University is a non-profit, independent, non-denominational, accredited institution of higher education offering undergraduate and graduate education. Its mission is to provide quality, accessible higher education to multicultural populations which have been educationally isolated.
CAMPUS SIZE AND LOCATIONS: Heritage's main campus of 48 acres is located in Toppenish, Washington. The campus includes a total of 105,701 square feet (permanent buildings: 67,035 SF and mobile structures: 38,666 SF).
Courses are also offered online and at:
Big Bend Community College (Moses Lake)
Columbia Basin College (Pasco)
Highline Community College (Des Moines)
Yakima Valley Community College (Yakima)
ADMISSIONS, POLICY AND CREDITS ACCEPTED: Heritage has an open admissions policy. Dual credit, transfer credit, credit for life experiences, and advanced placement credits may be accepted.
DEGREES: Heritage University offers Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, certificate and online programs.
In 2012, Heritage awarded 293 degrees and certificates:
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19 |
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Awards, Certificates or Diplomas of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years |
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7 |
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Associate's degrees |
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120 |
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Bachelor's degrees |
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136 |
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Master's degrees |
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11 |
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Post baccalaureate Certificates |
Degrees Awarded: July 1,2011 through June 30, 2012
GRADUATION/RETENTION RATES:
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16% of first-time, full-time undergraduate students who began their studies in Fall 2006 graduated within 150% of the normal time for completing the program in which they were enrolled. |
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57% of first-time, full-time bachelor's seeking undergraduate students were retained from Fall 2011 to Fall 2012. |
FINANCIAL AID: In Fall 2011:
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98% of all undergraduates received grant or scholarship aid |
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79% of all undergraduates received Pell grants |
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100% of first-time, full-time degree/certificate undergraduate students received grant or scholarship aid |
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95% of first-time, full-time degree/certificate seeking undergraduate students received Pell grants |
FACULTY: (Fall 2011)
Heritage University employs 63 full-time and 134 part-time instructional faculty. The student/faculty ratio is 8:1.
ENROLLMENT/STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Fall 2012 enrollment: 870 undergraduate students and 280 graduate students.
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75% or 653 undergraduates attended full-time while 25% or 217 undergraduates attended part-time. |
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78% of all undergraduates received Pell grants |
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55% of full-time undergraduates were age 25 and over; 79% of part-time students were age 25 and over
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75% of all students are female |
DIVERSITY: The full-time undergraduate student population as of Fall 2012 was:
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Hispanic/Latino |
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52.8% |
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White |
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25.9% |
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American Indian or Alaska Native |
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10.1% |
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Race and ethnicity unknown |
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8.4% |
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Two or more races |
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1.4% |
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Asian |
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0.6% |
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Black or African American |
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0.6% |
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Nonresident alien |
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0.2% |
COST OF ATTENDANCE (2012-13 Undergraduate Living Off Campus):
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Tuition |
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$16,515 |
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Books & Supplies |
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$1,000 |
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Room & Board |
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$9,240 |
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Other |
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$3,946 |
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TOTAL: |
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$30,701 |
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REVENUE (Fiscal Year 2011)
Endowment Assets at the end of the fiscal year: $10,475,380
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Core Revenues, FY 2011 |
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Total
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Percent of Total
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Tuition and fees |
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$12,698,649 |
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55% |
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Govt. grants and contracts |
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$4,511,262 |
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19% |
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Private gifts, grants, & contracts |
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$1,701,690 |
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7% |
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Investment Return |
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$1,705,228 |
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7% |
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Other core revenues |
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$2,632,395 |
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11% |
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Total |
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$24,077,004 |
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STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Act Six is a full-tuition, full-need scholarship for emerging community leaders who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at home. See http://actsix.org for more information and application deadlines.
The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is a federally-funded program designed for first-year college students from migrant and seasonal farm worker families. Call (509) 865-8695 or (888) 272-6190 or email hucamp@heritage.edu for more information.
The Student Advocacy Program (HU Cares) is a planned intervention strategy that provides outreach and support services to promote student retention. Call (509) 865-0440 or (888) 272-6190 to learn more.
Counseling Services: Currently enrolled students experiencing personal issues impacting their academic performance can work with a licensed mental health counselor. These services are free and totally confidential. Students may contact the Northwest Employee Assistance Program at (800) 321-3498 to schedule an appointment.
S3 is a grant program funded by the federal government that offers support services to low-income, first generation students and students with disabilities whose goal is to earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Call (509) 865-8500. ext. 1651 or (888) 272-6190 or email s3trio@heritage.edu for more information.
Students with Disabilities: The Office of Student Affairs coordinates appropriate and reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities or special needs. Students are responsible for making a formal request for appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information, call (509) 865-8515 or (888) 272-6190 or email studentaffairs@heritage.edu.