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Heidelberg University

#784 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Tiffin, OH
  • 252 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    B
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    B-
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    B
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    B
  12. Safety
    B+
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About Heidelberg University...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Ohio Athletic Conference
Address
310 E Market St
Tiffin, OH 44883
Website
heidelberg.edu
From Heidelberg University

Heidelberg provides big opportunities and life advantages for all students by offering an academically challenging and inclusive environment that supports individual passions, creative thinking, and transformational experiences. Students have the ability to mix and match their interest by choosing from 70+ academic programs, 80+ student clubs, 20 varsity sports, study abroad, mentored research, and meaningful internships.

The new HYPE Career Ready® Program prepares students for distinctive and purposeful careers by providing opportunities to practice and strengthen key professional skills.

Our unique PlusOneAdvantage® Program offers all students the opportunity to add value to their undergraduate education by adding a Master of Business Administration degree tuition-free.

Heidelberg University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
79%
SAT Range
850-1080
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
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Cost

Net Price
$21,631/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $17,683/ year
  • $30-48k
    $18,665/ year
  • $49-75k
    $21,241/ year
  • $76-110k
    $22,361/ year
  • $110k+
    $24,774/ year
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Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.22 responses
72%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.25 responses
44%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.25 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business
    28 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    27 Graduates
  • Health Service Preparatory Studies
    22 Graduates
  • Psychology
    21 Graduates
  • Communications
    16 Graduates
  • Biology
    12 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    12 Graduates
  • Accounting
    11 Graduates
  • History
    11 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    11 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,105Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
47%
Varsity Athletes
50%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 9 responses
Report
  • HARDWORKING
    78%
  • Patient
    11%
  • Unique
    11%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
90%
Poll
55%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.20 responses
Poll
65%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.26 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 13 responses
Report
  • Welcoming
    62%
  • Liberal Arts
    23%
  • Average
    8%
  • Reputable
    8%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
49%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
93%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.14 responses
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Heidelberg University Reviews

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The atmosphere here is great for those like myself who came to school knowing nobody. The faculty helped the transition to college very easy, they made me feel welcome here. There were icebreaker activities set up including a weekend camping trip -- F-U-N! There are monthly days dedicated to career readiness skills. No classes and famous entrepreneurs, athletes, etc. visit to tell success stories and tips to put us on the right track. But, these days aren't strictly business. They're an opportunity to travel to different cities and see things like museums & other experiences that you can simply enjoy yourself. Heidelberg's teachers are so amazing, with small class sizes they tend to each student and are easy to get one-on-one help. There is a very diverse population to our student organizations. Our unlimited access to our all-you-can-eat cafeteria makes it easy for healthy eating with fresh products and is very wide range of foods that cater to different diets. The Berg is awesome!
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Heidelberg is mediocre at best. Classes are average at best. The school's academic focus is on retaining paying students, so it felt like professors were teaching to the lowest denominator in, which made classes boring and lacking challenge.

The president placed a heavy emphasis on athletics. I gave up respecting the school when they dropped the orchestra and replaced it with an athletic marching band. It was a signal of their real priorities.

Finally, they only valued as a paying customer. The president made this clear every time he spoke publicly as he only ever spoke about selling the school. He is extraordinarily uninspiring, and his career history in big business reveals itself as he talks about education as a commodity.

If you are a student that wants an easy college degree, then Heidelberg is a good choice, but if you're serious about learning, I would pick a more inspiring university. It is why I left after three semesters.
I love Heidelberg! It is very welcoming and the faculty care a lot about their students. The extra-curriculars are amazing which include sports, music, Greek life, educational organizations and more. One fun on campus event is the Harry Potter Fest which happens every spring semester