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Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University

Tiffin, OH · Town · 915 students
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$20,556
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
51%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$48,466
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
86%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio, is a tight-knit liberal arts institution renowned for its strong academic programs in education, business, music, and pre-health sciences. The university distinguishes itself through innovative initiatives like the PlusOneAdvantage program, which offers eligible graduates a tuition-free master’s degree, alongside the four-year HYPE Career Ready professional development curriculum. Campus life centers on a welcoming, community-minded culture driven by NCAA Division III athletics, local Greek societies, and vibrant performing arts ensembles. Supported by accessible faculty mentorship, students benefit from a personalized educational experience that emphasizes both practical career preparation and holistic personal growth.

Wikipedia:Heidelberg University, officially the Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg, is a public research university in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1386 on instruction of Pope Urban VI, Heidelberg is Germany's oldest university and one of the world's oldest surviving universities; it was the third university established in the Holy Roman Empire after Prague (1347) and Vienna (1365). Since 1899, it has been a coeducational institution.

Location
Tiffin, OH, 44883-2462 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
CLE · Cleveland
71 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$33,650
Housing & food (on campus)$12,300
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$49,280
Average net price$20,556
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$33,650
Housing & food (on campus)$12,300
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$49,280
Average net price$20,556
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.heidelberg.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Heidelberg University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$35,200
Housing$13,030
Books & supplies$1,500
Personal expenses$1,500
Total published by the school$49,280
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$18,217
$30–48k
$15,974
$48–75k
$14,556
$75–110k
$21,376
$110k+
$26,286
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
51%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
45%
Back for yr 2
74%
Transferred
21%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
56% graduated · 21% transferred · 23% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$41,440
10 yrs after entry$48,466
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$7.3k–$29k
90th percentile$34,408
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
86%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
22

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Student Body
Gender
Men 55%Women 45%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
37%
First-gen
32%
Family income
$67,418
Independent
4%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
83%
Hispanic
2%
Black
11%
Two or more
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's
  • Other Sports
    Women's · Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$41,440
After 10 yrs
$48,466
Business Administration, Management and Operations40
Criminology26
Psychology, General24
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness22
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods14
Computer Science12
Biology, General12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas11
Accounting and Related Services11
Economics10
Communication and Media Studies9
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft9
Special Education and Teaching6
Political Science and Government6
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs6
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$74M
Full-time faculty
48%
Faculty salary
$6,994/mo
Teaching spend
$8,859
per student
Federal loans
91%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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