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Heidelberg University

Tiffin, OH·Private nonprofit·884 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

68%
Accept
884
Students
$21,662
Net Price
50%
Grad Rate
$45,700
Earnings
10 yr
$20,500
Debt

About This School

Heidelberg University is a private nonprofit institution located in Tiffin, Ohio with approximately 884 undergraduate students enrolled. Heidelberg University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,662 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $45,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Heidelberg University, officially the Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg, is a public research university in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1386 on instruction of Pope Urban VI, Heidelberg is Germany's oldest university and one of the world's oldest surviving universities; it was the third university established in the Holy Roman Empire after Prague (1347) and Vienna (1365). Since 1899, it has been a coeducational institution.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 50% graduation rate means only half of students who start actually finish, which is a real concern worth discussing before committing. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a manageable $20,500, and the net price of roughly $21,662/year makes it one of the more affordable private colleges you'll find. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, tight-knit campus in Ohio and have a clear plan to stay enrolled — but ask hard questions about academic support and what's driving that attrition.

Founded
1386
Setting
Distant town
Conference
German Rectors' Conference

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing21%
Education14%
Social Sciences11%
Health Professions11%
Computer Science7%
Psychology7%
Biological Sciences5%
Visual & Performing Arts4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Max WeberJoseph GoebbelsRobert SchumannHelmut KohlHannah ArendtMax BornWilliam Somerset MaughamMuhammad IqbalLudwig FeuerbachErich FrommJohn Amos ComeniusPhilipp Lenard

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$33,628
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,628
Avg Net Price
$21,662
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants29%
Median debt at graduation$20,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
50%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
78%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$20,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$20,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$33,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.2x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White82%
Black11%
Hispanic/Latino3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (884 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Heidelberg University

310 E Market St

Tiffin, OH 44883-2462

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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