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Heritage University was established by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary in 1907. It was then known as the Holy Names College. It later became the Fort Wright College, and in 1982, moved to its present 23-acre campus in Toppenish, Washington. The same year, the institute was renamed the Heritage College. The university currently offers classes in 5 regional sites located in Moses Lake, Seattle, Tri-Cities, Wenatchee, and Yakima.
Heritage University offers a vast number of associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in the fields of arts, science, social work, education, and teaching. Several certificate programs are also available. The academic divisions of the university include:
The students of Heritage University are involved in various clubs and organizations including the Accounting Club, Music, Drama, & Fine Arts Club, Native American Club, and Social Work Student Association. Students also participate in sports including soccer, basketball, softball, flag football, and volleyball.
Heritage is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Toppenish, WA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Heritage earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Heritage include education and teaching.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
Heritage, in 2007-2008, had 1,198 students (1,019 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Heritage University
3240 Fort Rd
Toppenish, WA 98948
General Phone: (509) 865-8500
http://www.heritage.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 209 | elementary school teaching, education, school counseling, English teaching, ESL instruction, educational administration, multilingual education, early childhood education, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 24 | licensed practical nurse, pre-nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | interdisciplinary studies, humanities, liberal arts and humanities, English, English language and literature, Spanish language, social services |
| Family and Social Work | 13 | social work |
| Business and Management | 11 | business management, accounting, business |
| Science | 10 | biology, science and society |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | forestry, environmental science, conservation, fisheries sciences |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Heritage in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 160 | 12 |
| Bachelor's degree | 94 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 22 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 13 | 17 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Heritage had a total enrollment of 1,198 students (1,019 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 9% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 78 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Toppenish, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,775 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,775 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid:
Heritage participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 377700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 24 |
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 | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $57,262 | 12 | $58,649 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $62,207 | 17 | $59,116 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $46,400 | 6 | $48,716 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 3 | $46,400 | 7 | $49,430 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Forestry, General
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Pre-Nursing Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Science, Technology and Society
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Heritage Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 12% | |
Notable:
Open admission 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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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