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Herzing University-Madison
Herzing University-Madison admits nearly everyone — 94.3% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Herzing University-Madison is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Herzing University-Madison sits in Madison proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $91,010 four years out. Faculty pay averages $80,688 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 2,494 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 39.7% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
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Admissions
Herzing University-Madison does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 94.3% who got into Herzing University-Madison did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Herzing University-Madison received 513 applications and admitted 483 (94.2%), with 330 enrolling.
How Herzing University-Madison compares
| Herzing University-Madison | Wisconsin median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 94.3% | 81.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,450 | $33,396 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $36,909 | $55,452 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Herzing University-Madison's median earnings are $36,909 — below the Wisconsin benchmark of $55,452. Weigh that against the $13,450 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Herzing University-Madison lists tuition at $13,450 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Herzing University-Madison's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $13,450 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Herzing University-Madison enrolls 2,494 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Herzing University-Madison's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
Fewer than half of Herzing University-Madison students — 28.4% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Top majors by earnings at Herzing University-Madison
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,010 |
| Computer Programming | $78,404 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $73,741 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $70,624 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $69,601 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $66,379 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $54,345 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $51,098 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $49,153 |
Median earnings for these 9 Herzing University-Madison programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $36,909 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 6 additional Herzing University-Madison programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Herzing University-Madison?
Herzing University-Madison doesn't look at test scores; its 94.3% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Herzing University-Madison's acceptance rate?
94.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 483 admitted from 513 applicants.
How much does Herzing University-Madison cost?
At Herzing University-Madison, published tuition is $13,450 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Herzing University-Madison's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Herzing University-Madison graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $36,909 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin-Stout — 87.7% admitted
- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh — 86.5% admitted
- University of Wisconsin-Superior — 93% admitted
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee — 90.7% 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.