Heritage University
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker; 63% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Heritage University is a private nonprofit institution located in Toppenish, Washington with approximately 782 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,893 per year. The graduation rate is 40%, and the typical graduate earns $36,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Heritage University is a private university on the Yakama Indian Reservation in Toppenish, Washington, United States. It offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $11,893 average net price and low median debt of $11,925 make Heritage one of the more affordable private college options, which matters — especially for students from the Yakama Nation and surrounding communities it specifically serves. However, the 40% graduation rate and 58% freshman retention rate are real concerns, suggesting many students struggle to finish, and median earnings of $36,800 a decade out are modest. Worth considering if you need an affordable, mission-driven school close to home, but go in with a clear plan and strong support system to beat those completion odds.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (782 undergraduates).
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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.
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