Heidelberg is in Tiffin, Ohio. Tiffin is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is classified as a United Church of Christ college. Heidelberg is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Heidelberg offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include science, media, and education and teaching.
Not all applicants to Heidelberg are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 570 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 450 to 580 in 2005.
The most successful professors at Heidelberg are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,586 students study at the school (in 2005).
Very few students at Heidelberg attend part-time. The school offers a real campus feel. Heidelberg makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Ohio Athletic Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Heidelberg College
310 E Market St
Tiffin, OH 44883-2462
General Phone: (419) 448-2000
Admissions Phone: (419) 448-2330
Financial Aid Phone: (419) 448-2293
http://www.heidelberg.edu
Heidelberg awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 71 | teacher education, school counseling, early childhood education, middle school teaching, social studies teaching, music teaching, Spanish teaching, education courses, ... |
| Business And Management | 50 | business management, accounting, merchandising sales and marketing, management science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | political science, history, Spanish language, anthropology, international studies, English, German language, English composition, ... |
| Media | 17 | media studies, public relations, communication studies |
| Science | 15 | biology, chemistry, environmental biology, physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Music | 3 | music performance, music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | conservation |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health care facilities management |
Number of programs and degrees for Heidelberg in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 167 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 46 | 4 |
In 2005, Heidelberg had a total enrollment of 1,586 students (1,311 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 58% |
| Women | 42% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 94% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Heidelberg offers campus housing for 887 of its 1,311 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Tiffin, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,830 | 1,370 | 75% | 330 | 24% |
| Men | 1,198 | 866 | 72% | 193 | 22% |
| Women | 632 | 504 | 80% | 137 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 33% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (419) 448-2330
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,134 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,134 |
| Room and board | $ 7,108 |
| Room charge | $ 3,296 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,812 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Heidelberg participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 304800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (419) 448-2293
Heidelberg has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $59,439 | 6 | $57,083 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $47,868 | 8 | $43,634 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $43,211 | 8 | $42,073 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $53,501 | 24 | $45,496 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Track | Ohio Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Science, General
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Heidelberg Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
United Church of Christ affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
NCAA athletic conference member
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