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Heidelberg University (formerly Heidelberg COllege) is located in Tiffin, Ohio, and was established in 1850 by the United Church of Chris). The campus occupies an area of 110 acres. The university offers more than 30 undergraduate courses, along with an Honors Program called The Life of the Mind. The U.S. News and World Report has ranked Heidelberg University among the Midwest's best colleges for over twenty years.
Heidelberg University competes in the NCAA Division III and is an Ohio Athletic Conference member. The athletic program of Heidelberg University sponsors basketball, baseball, football, soccer, cross country, golf and volleyball teams, which are nicknamed the Bergs.
The campus of Heidelberg is in Tiffin, OH, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. Its United Church of Christ nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Heidelberg is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Heidelberg has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in mathematics, music, education and teaching, therapy and counseling, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission at Heidelberg is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 590.
Heidelberg has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,584 students enrolled (1,347 full-time equivalent).
Heidelberg has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Heidelberg offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Ohio Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Heidelberg College is a community of learning that promotes and nurtures intellectual, personal and professional development, leading to a life of purpose with distinction."
More complete details are provided below.
Heidelberg University
310 E Market St
Tiffin, OH 44883-2462
General Phone: (419) 448-2000
http://www.heidelberg.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 78 | business management, accounting |
| Education and Teaching | 68 | teacher education, early childhood education, middle school teaching, school counseling, music teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, German language teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 40 | history, English composition, political science, international studies, economics, anthropology, Spanish language, German language, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 38 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Therapy and Counseling | 34 | psychology, counseling psychology, child psychology, psychobiology |
| Science | 18 | biology, environmental biology, chemistry, physics |
| Media | 16 | media studies, public relations, communication studies |
| Music | 5 | music, music performance |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | wetlands management, conservation |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | religion, philosophy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Medical Administration | 1 | health care administration |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Heidelberg in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 246 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 60 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Heidelberg had a total enrollment of 1,584 students (1,347 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 84% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
Heidelberg offers campus housing for 993 of its 1,347 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,088 | 1,506 | 72% | 402 | 27% |
| Men | 1,203 | 840 | 70% | 226 | 27% |
| Women | 885 | 666 | 75% | 176 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 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 | 26% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,922 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,922 |
| Room and board | $ 8,138 |
| Room charge | $ 3,852 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,286 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Heidelberg participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 304800)
Heidelberg has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $60,763 | 6 | $58,876 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $53,624 | 6 | $48,228 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $45,283 | 15 | $46,633 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $55,177 | 27 | $49,708 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics 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 ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Heidelberg Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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