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Heidelberg University
Admission at Heidelberg University is close to open (85.8%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $48,466 median earnings below before the application.
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Heidelberg University anchors the college town of Tiffin, OH, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its United Church of Christ affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $84,967 four years out. 36.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 915 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 74.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Heidelberg University received 2,253 applications and admitted 1,526 (67.7%), with 287 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Heidelberg University's 85.8% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Heidelberg University compares
| Heidelberg University | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 85.8% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $33,650 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,466 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
At $48,466, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($52,356). Look at Heidelberg University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $33,650 regardless of where you're from. At Heidelberg University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 915 — Heidelberg University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
52% graduate within six years. Roughly 48% don't — ask a Heidelberg University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Heidelberg University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $84,967 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,471 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,329 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $51,684 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,626 |
| Education, General | $46,402 |
| Psychology, General | $39,600 |
Median earnings for these 7 Heidelberg University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,466 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 29 additional Heidelberg University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Heidelberg University?
Heidelberg University doesn't look at test scores; its 85.8% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Heidelberg University's acceptance rate?
67.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,526 admitted from 2,253 applicants.
How much does Heidelberg University cost?
At Heidelberg University, published tuition is $33,650 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Heidelberg University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Heidelberg University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,466 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Hiram College — 93.5% admitted
- Hondros College of Nursing — 85.3% admitted
- Kent State University at Kent — 86.3% admitted
- Mercy College of Ohio — 93.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.