Heritage Christian University

Florence, AL · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees

Small city

90%Acceptance rate
$15,426Average net price / year
67%Graduation rate
$42,597Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
—Median debt at graduation
75Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$11,982
Total cost of attendance
$20,909
Room & board
$7,561
Books & supplies
$1,600
Average net price
$15,426

Net price by family income

$30–48k
$15,833
$48–75k
$15,020

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
90.0%
Average SAT
1020
ACT composite (25–75%)
18–19

Outcomes

Graduation rate
67%
First-year retention
0%
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,597
Median debt (graduates)
—
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
36%
Students with federal loans
9%

Students

Undergraduates
75
Graduate students
112
Part-time
60%
Women / men
13% / 87%
White
85%
Hispanic
7%
Black
7%
Asian
0%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
8:1
Avg faculty salary
$50,058 / year
Full-time faculty
100%
Accreditor
Association for Biblical Higher Education
Website
www.hcu.edu
Also known as
NA

Most popular fields

  • Theology – 100% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Heritage Christian University?

90.0% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1020 on the SAT.

How much does Heritage Christian University cost?

The average net price after grants is $15,426 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $11,982 and the full cost of attendance is $20,909.

How much do Heritage Christian University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $42,597 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

67% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Other colleges in Florence

CollegeNet priceAcceptanceGraduationEarnings
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL · Public · 5,811 students
$12,17087%55%$45,415

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.