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Students attend Heritage in Las Vegas, NV, a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Heritage degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in medical adminstration.
Heritage is selective and does not offer open admission.
There are 475 students at the school (as of 2007). Heritage has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Heritage College is an institution of higher
education dedicated to providing quality
programs that integrate the curriculum with
professional skill development empowering
students to achieve their lifelong personal and
professional goals."
More complete details are provided below.
Heritage College
3315 Spring Mountain Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89102
General Phone: (702) 368-2338
http://heritagecollege.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 138 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Medical Administration | 71 | medical secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer and info science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and administration |
| Law | 2 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Heritage in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 222 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 4 |
In 2007, Heritage had a total enrollment of 475 students (475 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 18% |
| Women | 82% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 28% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 98% |
| California | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Las Vegas, Nevada for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nevada Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 165 | 144 | 87% | 137 | 95% |
| Men | 29 | 26 | 90% | 24 | 92% |
| Women | 136 | 118 | 87% | 113 | 96% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
Heritage participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3043200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $37,272 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $37,272 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Heritage Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library
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