Horizon University is a private trade and vocational school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling about 63 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 $22,285 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $9,840. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $65,875 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,840
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $22,285 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 63 50.8% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 72
  • Room & Board: $12,120 annual estimate

Horizon University: what the data shows

Common questions about Horizon University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Horizon University?

Horizon University is located in Indianapolis, IN (ZIP 46236-2622).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Horizon University public or private?

Horizon University is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Horizon University cost?

Published tuition: $9,840.

Average net price after aid: $22,285.

Family income bandAvg. net price
$30,001–$48,000$22,285

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $39,360.

How big is Horizon University?

Total enrollment: 63 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 72 students.

Graduate enrollment: 7 students.

About 51% enroll full-time in our extract.

What do graduates of Horizon University earn?

Median earnings: $65,875 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

22.41% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Horizon University known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

  • Bible/Biblical Studies (10 completions)
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor (1 completions)
  • Lay Ministry (1 completions)
  • Organizational Leadership (1 completions)

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Horizon University a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show median earnings $65,875 at 10 years; net price $22,285. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$9,840
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Horizon University was $9,840.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$22,285
2024 Value

In 2024 Horizon University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,285.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$89,140 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$22,285 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$39,360 4-Year Tuition

$12,120 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$23,160 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$92,640 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Horizon University.

Financial Aid by Income Level

22.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

5.17% 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 Horizon 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 Horizon University in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$9,250$9,250
2014$9,250$9,250
2015$9,150$9,150
2016$9,150$9,150
2017$9,300$9,300
2018$9,300$9,300
2019$9,300$9,300
2020$9,300$9,300
2021$9,300$9,300$15,090
2022$9,840$9,840$25,310
2023$9,840$9,840

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

Horizon University reported total enrollment of about 63 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 65% male and 35% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (85.7%), Two or More Races (4.8%), and Black or African American (3.2%). About 22.41% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.8% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Horizon University in 2024 is 63 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 72 students. Graduate enrollment is about 7 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 85.7%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

0.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Horizon University completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Bible/Biblical Studies: 90% male / 10% female
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor: 100% male / 0% female
  • Lay Ministry: 100% male / 0% 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 Horizon University.

Return on Investment

$65,875 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

639.01% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for Horizon University.

Top Programs by Completions

4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Bible/Biblical Studies: 10 completions

2. Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor: 1 completions

3. Lay Ministry: 1 completions

4. Organizational Leadership: 1 completions

Most popular programs at Horizon University.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Horizon University graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Horizon University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,661

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Horizon University is a private non-profit institution located in Indianapolis, IN, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Bible/Biblical Studies, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor, Lay Ministry. Enrollment is approximately 63 students. Student body composition includes White (85.7%), Two or More Races (4.8%), Black or African American (3.2%). Approximately 22.41% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools

Location

Indianapolis, IN 46236-2622

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Horizon University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Horizon University located?

Horizon University is located in Indianapolis, IN.

How much does Horizon University cost?

Reported tuition is $9,840 and average net price is $22,285 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,120 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Horizon University?

Horizon University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 72 students, White (85.7%), Two or More Races (4.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of Horizon University earn?

Median earnings are N/A six years after entry and $65,875 ten years after entry.

Is Horizon University public or private?

Horizon University is a private nonprofit institution located in Indianapolis, IN.

Is Horizon University an HBCU?

No. Horizon University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Horizon University a tribal college?

No. Horizon University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Horizon University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Horizon University does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.2%).

Is Horizon University religiously affiliated?

Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Horizon University: Other (none of the above).

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Indiana trade schools profile
  • Indianapolis, Indiana city profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Indiana
  • 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.