 |
|
|
|
The campus of Heritage Christian is in Florence, Alabama, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. Its Churches of Christ nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Heritage Christian is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Heritage Christian is known for its programs in religion and philosophy.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2005, Heritage Christian had 123 students enrolled (78 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Heritage Christian are male.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Heritage Christian University is an institution of higher learning, which provides a biblically-based education with a global view, which promotes spiritual growth, and which prepares proficient communicators of the gospel."
More complete details are provided below.
Heritage Christian University
3625 Helton Dr
Florence, AL 35630-9977
General Phone: (256) 766-6610
http://www.hcu.edu
Heritage Christian awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 34 | bible studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Heritage Christian in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 23 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Heritage Christian had a total enrollment of 123 students (78 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 25% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 50% |
| Indiana | 25% |
| Arkansas | 25% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
Heritage Christian offers campus housing for 26 of its 78 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Florence, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,152 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,152 |
| Room and board | $ 1,650 |
| Room charge | $ 1,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Heritage Christian participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2199700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $40,788 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $40,788 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Heritage Christian Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Heritage Christian.
(What are QuickSchools?)
Religion And Philosophy
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.