Heritage University
Toppenish, WA 98948
About Heritage University
Heritage University is a private research university in Toppenish, Washington, enrolling about 812 students. Heritage University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $20,928 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,416 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Heritage University charges 29% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($20,928).
- Versus the Washington median, sticker tuition is about 2.5×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 53.68%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $49,416.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Heritage University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 746% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage University | $20,928 | $14,598 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Washington (state median) | $8,256 | $9,863 | 70 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 30% below published tuition at Heritage University
Key findings
- Heritage University's average net price ($14,598) is 30% below published tuition ($20,928).
- Heritage University charges 29% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($20,928).
- Versus the Washington median, sticker tuition is about 2.5×.
Heritage University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $20,928
Finding Heritage University charges 29% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $20,928. That is 29% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Washington median ($8,256), sticker tuition is about 2.5×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 1.8×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Heritage University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Heritage University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Heritage University is $14,598.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $14,598 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,735 above the Washington median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Heritage University’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 30% lower after grants and scholarships.
Heritage University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Heritage University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$20,928
Avg. net price
$14,598
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $15,114 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,383 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,119 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,053 |
| $110,001+ | $20,749 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $83,712. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Heritage University is known for
Top program completions
- Elementary Education and Teaching49
- Social Work41
- Psychology, General34
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies19
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse17
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Heritage University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Heritage University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Heritage University.
Campus
Location
Toppenish, WA
City / state
- ZIP
- 98948
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size
Enrollment
812
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 877
- Graduate
- 122
- Full-time share
- 92%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$14,573
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 66.67%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Heritage University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Heritage University was 0.00%.
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 Heritage University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $17,744 | $17,744 | $9,734 |
| 2014 | $18,521 | $18,521 | $10,213 |
| 2015 | $19,122 | $19,122 | $10,617 |
| 2016 | $19,122 | $19,122 | $9,458 |
| 2017 | $17,914 | $17,914 | $10,234 |
| 2018 | $17,914 | $17,914 | $9,361 |
| 2019 | $18,029 | $18,029 | $10,056 |
| 2020 | $18,332 | $18,332 | $6,850 |
| 2021 | $18,500 | $18,500 | $5,981 |
| 2022 | $19,500 | $19,500 | $7,564 |
| 2023 | $19,920 | $19,920 | $11,893 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Heritage University reported total enrollment of about 812 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 23% male and 77% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (73.0%), American Indian or Alaska Native (11.3%), and White (10.0%). About 66.67% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 63.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Heritage University in 2024 is 812 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 877 students. Graduate enrollment is about 122 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
56.8%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
24.18% 100% Completion Time
53.68% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 24.18% of students graduating from Heritage University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 22% male / 78% female
- Social Work: 10% male / 90% female
- Psychology, General: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Heritage University graduates earn a median of $49,416 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Heritage University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $49,416. Median federal loan debt: $14,573. Average net price used in cost models: $14,598.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Heritage University graduates report median earnings of $49,416 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Heritage University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Heritage University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Heritage University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Heritage University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$33.5M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Washington median 2.8× the median ($11.9M)
- Far West median 2.0× the median ($16.8M)
- U.S. median 1.3× the median ($26.4M)
- Washington median 9.4× the median ($4,513)
- Far West median 5.8× the median ($7,260)
- U.S. median 3.5× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 40.4%
- Washington median 54.5 pp below median (94.9%)
- Far West median 5.3 pp below median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 17.5 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $8,471
- Washington median 0.88× the median ($9,588)
- Far West median 0.88× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,774
- Washington median 1.6× the median ($8,580)
- Far West median 2.0× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 1.9× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Heritage University at a glance
Heritage University
Heritage University is a private non-profit institution in Toppenish, WA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Elementary Education and TeachingSocial WorkPsychology, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino73.0%American Indian or Alaska Native11.3%White or Caucasian10.0%
Schools near Heritage University
Other campuses in Toppenish, WA when available, plus nearby institutions in Washington.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Washington, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Heritage University located?
Heritage University is located in Toppenish, WA.
What is Heritage University's tuition?
Heritage University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $20,928 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $14,598 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Heritage University cost?
Reported tuition is $20,928 and average net price is $14,598 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,868 annually.
Why is Heritage University's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Heritage University, published tuition is $20,928 while average net price is $14,598—about 30% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Heritage University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($14,598), completion (53.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($49,416). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Heritage University?
Heritage University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 877 students, Hispanic or Latino (73.0%), American Indian or Alaska Native (11.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Heritage University?
About 63.4% of students at Heritage University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Heritage University earn?
Median earnings are $47,001 six years after entry and $49,416 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Heritage University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Heritage University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,573.
Is Heritage University public or private?
Heritage University is a private nonprofit institution located in Toppenish, WA.
Is Heritage University an HBCU?
No. Heritage University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.