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Heidelberg University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 850
Religious affiliation Protestant
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 86%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 57%

Located in Tiffin, Ohio, Heidelberg University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Heidelberg University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Heidelberg University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 70% at Heidelberg University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,600

Cost of attendance at Heidelberg University in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,600

Cost of attendance at Heidelberg University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Heidelberg University received on average $24,158 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,158
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 123 38% $4,540 $558,466
Other Federal Grant 255 79% $3,268 $833,257
State Grant/Scholarships 143 44% $3,936 $562,888
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 321 100% $19,884 $6,382,820
Total Grant & Scholarships 322 100% $24,158 $7,778,965

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Heidelberg University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Heidelberg University students is 57.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.1%.

57.4%

  • asian 50.0% 2 students
  • African American 40.0% 12 students
  • white 63.6% 129 students
  • unknown 45.4% 5 students
  • International Students 66.7% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 45.4% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Ohio Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Ohio Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Ohio Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Ohio Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Heidelberg University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Heidelberg University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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