School Overview
Herzing University offers vocational training programs in public safety, graphic design, healthcare, business management, and technology. This school has been around since 1965. Since then, it has expanded to 12 campuses in 8 states. Herzing University now offers an online school known as Herzing University Online. Students at Herzing University receive personalized attention from instructors and other faculty members.
Courses at Herzing University are interactive and lively. University administrators ensure class sizes remain small, and they constantly evaluate instruction to make sure it’s relevant and high quality.
General Information
| General Phone: | (205) 916-2800 |
| Website URL: | www.herzing.edu/birmingham |
| Type of Institution: | 4-year private for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | 1 year certificate AA/AS degree BA/BS degree |
| Campus setting: | Suburb: Large |
| On-campus housing: | No |
| Student Population: | 295 (295 undergraduate) |
| Ratio of students to faculty: | 31 to 1 |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $9,240 | $9,660 | $10,220 | $10,933 | +6.98% |
| Books and Supplies | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state Off Campus | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| In-state with Family | $9,240 | $9,660 | $10,220 | $10,933 | +6.98% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 94 | 100% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 76 | 81% | $313,353 | $4,123 |
| • Federal grants | 73 | 78% | $308,828 | $4,231 |
| • Pell grants | 73 | 78% | $276,867 | $3,793 |
| • Other federal grants | 29 | 31% | $31,961 | $1,102 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 10 | 11% | $4,525 | $453 |
| Student loan financial aid | 91 | 97% | $1,046,855 | $11,504 |
| • Federal student loans | 91 | 97% | $1,045,730 | $11,492 |
| • Other student loans | 1 | 1% | $1,125 | $1,125 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 25 | – | – | 92 | 46 |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 16 | – | – | 13 | – |
| Accounting | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | 15 | – | – | 13 | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | – | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | – | – | – | – | – |
| Information Technology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering Technology | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Telecommunications Technology/technician | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | – | – | – | 70 | 46 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/medical Biller | – | – | – | 5 | – |
| Medical/clinical Assistant | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | – | – | – | – | 46 |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | – | – | – | 64 | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 9 | – | – | 1 | – |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | 9 | – | – | 1 | – |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
**Data based on 2008-2013 National Center for Education Statistics IPEDS database.
Herzing University-Birmingham Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (205) 916-2800 |
| Website: | www.herzing.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private for-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.herzing.edu/ |
| Address: | 280 West Valley Ave, Birmingham, AL 35209 |
| Setting: | 21 |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 499 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 22% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 329 (66% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $13,390 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $13,390 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 92% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,659 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Herzing University-Birmingham Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Herzing University-Birmingham.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 2 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 5 | 6 | 2 | 1 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 2 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 8 | 15 | 11 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Herzing University-Birmingham.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 2 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 4 | 11 | 11 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Herzing University-Birmingham and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $13,390 |
| Out-of-state | $13,390 |
| Books and supplies | $0 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,390 |
| Out-of-state | $11,390 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 22 | 92% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 21 | 88% | $5,659 |
| Student loan aid | 19 | 79% | $6,171 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 257 | 71% | $4,409 |
| Federal student loans | 255 | 71% | $7,592 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Herzing University-Birmingham. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Herzing University-Birmingham students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 79 | 29 | 50 | Percent admitted | 100% | 100% | 96% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 82% | 90% | 78% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Herzing University-Birmingham Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 499 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 482 |
| Graduate enrollment | 17 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Herzing University-Birmingham Accreditation
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