Heartland Welding Academy Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Heartland Welding Academy is a private for-profit trade school in Andover, Kansas, enrolling about 47 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 91.80% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (61.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,194 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 47 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 91.80%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 88
Heartland Welding Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about Heartland Welding Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Heartland Welding Academy?
Heartland Welding Academy is located in Andover, KS (ZIP 67002-9778).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Heartland Welding Academy public or private?
Heartland Welding Academy is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Heartland Welding Academy cost?
Average net price after aid: $20,194.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,843 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,941 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,400 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,795 |
| $110,001+ | $22,478 |
How big is Heartland Welding Academy?
Total enrollment: 47 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 88 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Heartland Welding Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 91.80%.
How much debt do students have?
49.43% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Heartland Welding Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Welding Technology/Welder (44 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Heartland Welding Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 91.80%; net price $20,194. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Heartland Welding Academy was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,194
2024 Value
In 2024 Heartland Welding Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,194.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$80,776 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,194 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Heartland Welding Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
49.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
49.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Heartland Welding Academy was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Heartland Welding Academy in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2023–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $20,694 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Heartland Welding Academy reported total enrollment of about 47 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 91% male and 9% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (61.7%), Hispanic or Latino (23.4%), and Black or African American (8.5%). About 49.43% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Heartland Welding Academy in 2024 is 47 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 88 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 61.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
91.80% 100% Completion Time
91.80% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 91.80% of students graduating from Heartland Welding Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 91% male / 9% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Heartland Welding Academy.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Heartland Welding Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Welding Technology/Welder: 44 completions
Most popular programs at Heartland Welding Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Heartland Welding Academy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Heartland Welding Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,141
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Heartland Welding Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Andover, KS. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 47 students. Student body composition includes White (61.7%), Hispanic or Latino (23.4%), Black or African American (8.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 91.80%. Approximately 49.43% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Andover, KS 67002-9778
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 91.80% graduation rate, Heartland Welding Academy demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Heartland Welding Academy located?
Heartland Welding Academy is located in Andover, KS.
How much does Heartland Welding Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,194 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Heartland Welding Academy?
Heartland Welding Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 88 students, White (61.7%), Hispanic or Latino (23.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Heartland Welding Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 91.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Heartland Welding Academy public or private?
Heartland Welding Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Andover, KS.
Is Heartland Welding Academy an HBCU?
No. Heartland Welding Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Heartland Welding Academy a tribal college?
No. Heartland Welding Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Heartland Welding Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Heartland Welding Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 23.4%).
Is Heartland Welding Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Heartland Welding Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Kansas college costs
- Kansas colleges by ROI
- Kansas trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.