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Heritage is located in Manassas, Virginia (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Heritage is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in therapy and counseling, personal services, and beauty and cosmetology.
Heritage does not offer open admission.
The school had 218 enrolled students in 2005. A very high share of students at Heritage are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We Teach People to Change Their Lives. The Philosophy of Heritage is to remain progressive in the concept of the educational offerings in all programs by staying abreast of the changes and trends in occupational areas. By offering a variety of programs, the school is able to present students a choice of career training options from which to satisfy their career objectives. Each program is specifically designed to qualify graduates for entry-level positions in their chosen career. The programs have the additional training to provide promotable competence. While training at Heritage is practical in nature, the full accomplishment is more than just the attainment of technical skills. The realization that a very important goal can be obtained is a major objective of the school. The pride of accomplishment, which comes from visible progress, guides self-confidence. Therefore, the school is intricately involved with creating an atmosphere conducive to the interchange of ideas while instilling a high degree of business ethics and professionalism in the student. In striving to provide academic excellence, the staff and faculty of Heritage have a commitment to assist students as they reap the rewards of a successful career through education. Every employee of Heritage is dedicated to the furtherance of professionalism and the philosophy of the school. These people stand ready to provide whatever assistance they can to help students reach their goals."
More complete details are provided below.
Heritage Institute
8255 Shoppers Square
Manassas, VA 20111-2176
http://www.heritage-education.com
Heritage awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 218 | cosmetology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 159 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Heritage in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 218 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 159 | 1 |
In 2005, Heritage had a total enrollment of 218 students (218 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 12% |
| Women | 88% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 38% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Other Races | 13% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 16 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 92% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Manassas, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 244 | 230 | 94% | 230 | 100% |
| Men | 36 | 28 | 78% | 28 | 100% |
| Women | 208 | 202 | 97% | 202 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | 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 | recommended |
Financial Aid:
Heritage participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2304500)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Heritage Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
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