Herzing University-Madison Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Herzing University-Madison is a private trade and vocational school in Madison, Wisconsin, enrolling about 2,494 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $22,327 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $13,450. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,909 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,450
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,327 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 94.30% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,494 41.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.40%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 52.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 9.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 11.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,208
- Applicants (IPEDS): 513
- Room & Board: $8,928 annual estimate
Herzing University-Madison: what the data shows
Common questions about Herzing University-Madison, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Herzing University-Madison?
Herzing University-Madison is located in Madison, WI (ZIP 53718).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Herzing University-Madison public or private?
Herzing University-Madison is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Herzing University-Madison cost?
Published tuition: $13,450.
Average net price after aid: $22,327.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $21,557 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $23,227 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,952 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,004 |
| $110,001+ | $25,817 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $53,800.
How hard is it to get into Herzing University-Madison?
Admission rate: 94.30%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Herzing University-Madison?
Total enrollment: 2,494 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,208 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,753 students.
About 42% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Herzing University-Madison?
150%-time completion rate: 28.40%.
First-year retention: 39.7%.
What do graduates of Herzing University-Madison earn?
Median earnings: $35,295 six years after entry; $36,909 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,500.
69.37% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Herzing University-Madison known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Sterile Processing Technology/Technician (341 completions)
- 05.1381 (286 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (196 completions)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (191 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (181 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (81 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (69 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (36 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (31 completions)
- Nursing Education (26 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Herzing University-Madison a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 94.30%; completion rate 28.40%; median earnings $36,909 at 10 years; net price $22,327. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$13,450
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Herzing University-Madison was $13,450.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,327
2024 Value
In 2024 Herzing University-Madison had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,327.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$89,308 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,327 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$53,800 4-Year Tuition
$8,928 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$22,378 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$89,512 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Herzing University-Madison.
Financial Aid by Income Level
69.37% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
68.64% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Herzing University-Madison 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 Herzing University-Madison 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 | $11,150 | $11,150 | $19,279 |
| 2014 | $12,790 | $12,790 | $19,583 |
| 2015 | $13,090 | $13,090 | $23,679 |
| 2016 | $13,390 | $13,390 | $23,494 |
| 2017 | $13,850 | $13,850 | $23,304 |
| 2018 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $23,453 |
| 2019 | $14,200 | $14,200 | $24,205 |
| 2020 | $14,200 | $14,200 | $23,684 |
| 2021 | $14,200 | $14,200 | $25,849 |
| 2022 | $12,750 | $12,750 | $22,534 |
| 2023 | $13,420 | $13,420 | $20,319 |
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
94.30% Acceptance Rate
513 Total Applicants
483 Students Admitted
330 First-Time Students Enrolled
68.32% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
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
Herzing University-Madison reported total enrollment of about 2,494 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 12% male and 88% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (44.5%), White (33.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.1%). About 69.37% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
41.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Herzing University-Madison in 2024 is 2,494 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,208 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,753 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
39.7%
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 Black or African American at 44.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
13.04% 100% Completion Time
28.40% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.04% of students graduating from Herzing University-Madison completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Sterile Processing Technology/Technician: 23% male / 77% female
- 05.1381: 19% male / 81% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 10% male / 90% 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 Herzing University-Madison.
Return on Investment
$21,500 Median Student Debt
$36,909 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
58.25% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
313.28% Return on Investment
5.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Herzing University-Madison.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Sterile Processing Technology/Technician: 341 completions
2. 05.1381: 286 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 196 completions
4. Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 191 completions
5. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 181 completions
6. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 81 completions
7. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 69 completions
8. Business Administration and Management, General: 36 completions
9. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 31 completions
Most popular programs at Herzing University-Madison.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Herzing University-Madison graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Herzing University-Madison from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 11.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,724
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,765
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Herzing University-Madison is a private non-profit institution located in Madison, WI, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Sterile Processing Technology/Technician, 05.1381, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 2,494 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (44.5%), White (33.6%), Hispanic or Latino (11.1%). The admission rate is 94.30%. The 150%-time completion rate is 28.40%. Approximately 69.37% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Madison, WI 53718
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.40% graduation rate at Herzing University-Madison falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Herzing University-Madison located?
Herzing University-Madison is located in Madison, WI.
What is Herzing University-Madison's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Herzing University-Madison is 94.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 513 applicants and 483 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Herzing University-Madison cost?
Reported tuition is $13,450 and average net price is $22,327 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,928 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Herzing University-Madison?
Herzing University-Madison reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,208 students, Black or African American (44.5%), White (33.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Herzing University-Madison?
About 52.1% of students at Herzing University-Madison are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Herzing University-Madison earn?
Median earnings are $35,295 six years after entry and $36,909 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Herzing University-Madison?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Herzing University-Madison students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,500.
Is Herzing University-Madison public or private?
Herzing University-Madison is a private nonprofit institution located in Madison, WI.
Is Herzing University-Madison an HBCU?
No. Herzing University-Madison is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Herzing University-Madison a tribal college?
No. Herzing University-Madison is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Herzing University-Madison a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Herzing University-Madison does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.1%).
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
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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.