Overview
Affiliated with the Churches of Christ, Heritage Christian University is a Bible-centered Christian institution in northern Alabama preparing students for evangelism. All undergraduates at HCU are enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies program featuring four concentrations in Theological Studies, General Education, Professional Studies, and Electives. To provide evangelism training, all classes include real world ministry projects and assignments. As a Christian institution, HCU holds chapel services from Tuesday through Friday and posts sermons to the university Youtube channel.
Acceptance Rate:
100%
Average Net Price:
$9,990
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average ACT Composite
11
Average SAT Composite
1030
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,982 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $11,982 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $7,561 |
| Books and Supplies | $1600 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
93%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
39%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,790
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,126
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,664
Students receiving federal aid
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,126
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$433,572
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
0%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,000
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,500
Students receiving federal loans
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,000
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Churches of Christ
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
4
Students Applied
12
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 21 |
Application Fee
$35
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
67%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 11
Average SAT Composite: 1030
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
143
Total Number of Undergrads
82
Student:Faculty Ratio
8:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
2
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
14
Countries Represented
1
Ethnicity
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
60%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$10,500
Loan Default Rate
13%
National: 8%
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