Heritage Christian University
- Earnings (10yr)
- $42,597 C+
- Roughly in line with national averages
- Net Price
- $15,426 C+
- Close to the national average
- Acceptance Rate
- 90% D+
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
- Enrollment
- 75
Bottom line: A C overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 23.0× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $23.0 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $23.0 over 20 years. Net gain: $1,357,848.
What The Data Says
-
A C overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
-
Every $1 invested returns $23.0 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Heritage Christian University
Heritage Christian University is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private Special-Focus Institution
- Carnegie Class
- Special Focus
- Enrollment
- 75
- Setting
- Urban
- Designations
- 74
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Accessible — admits about 90% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $15,426 a year after grants and scholarships — 10% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $42,597 ten years after enrolling — 4% above the typical college.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Heritage Christian University is — and how your numbers stack up.
Tool
Will I Be Accepted?
Enter your credentials to see your chances at this school.
Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Heritage Christian University? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Florence, Alabama, Heritage Christian University admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 90%. Admitted students typically arrive with an average SAT score near 1,020.
- Acceptance Rate
- 90%
- SAT Average
- 1020
- ACT Range
- 18–19
- Full-Time Faculty
- 100%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $5,562
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 8:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.26
- Applicants
- 4
- Admitted
- 4
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Heritage Christian University? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Heritage Christian University is $11,982, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $15,426.
- In-State Tuition
- $11,982
- Out-of-State
- $11,982
- Avg Net Price
- $15,426
- Pell Grant Rate
- 36%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 9%
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Heritage Christian University — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Heritage Christian University Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Heritage Christian University report median earnings of $42,597, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 8 Years
- $41,353
- 10 Years
- $42,597
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 29%
Graduation by Timeframe
How Heritage Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Heritage Christian University Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Heritage Christian University delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $15,426/year ($61,704 total). Graduates earn $42,597 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,419,552 in total earnings — a net gain of $1,357,848 (23.0× your investment).. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $61,704
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,419,552
- Net Return
- $1,357,848
- ROI Multiple
- 23.0×
- Cost Per Year
- $15,426
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Institutional Finances
Data: NCES IPEDS
- Total Expenses
- $3,331,617
- Federal Grants
- $363,820
- Investment Income
- $-1,856,767
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Heritage Christian University? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Florence, Alabama, Heritage Christian University admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 90%. Admitted students typically arrive with an average SAT score near 1,020.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Heritage Christian University? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Heritage Christian University is $11,982, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $15,426.
Is Heritage Christian University Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Heritage Christian University report median earnings of $42,597, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
Similar Schools
Schools with similar outcomes, selectivity, and student profiles to Heritage Christian University.
- VanderCook College of MusicChicago, IL · Close peer59% grad $47,863 earn 89% acceptWhy: similar selectivity · similar size
- Machzikei Hadath Rabbinical CollegeBrooklyn, NY · Close peer30% grad $41,527 earn 100% acceptWhy: similar earnings · similar selectivity · similar size
- Boise Bible CollegeBoise, ID · Close peer41% grad $33,140 earn 90% acceptWhy: similar selectivity · similar size · similar net price
- Mirrer Yeshiva Cent InstituteBrooklyn, NY · Close peer68% grad $41,192 earn 89% acceptWhy: similar earnings · similar selectivity · similar size
- Criswell CollegeDallas, TX · Close peer60% grad $43,185 earn 100% acceptWhy: similar earnings · similar selectivity · similar size
- Ecclesia CollegeSpringdale, AR · Close peer38% grad $40,650 earn 74% acceptWhy: similar earnings · similar size
