Herzing University-Madison
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. 69% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Herzing University-Madison is a private nonprofit institution located in Madison, Wisconsin with approximately 2,494 undergraduate students enrolled. Herzing University-Madison has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,327 per year. The graduation rate is 28%, and the typical graduate earns $41,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Herzing University is a private university with multiple locations throughout the United States, including an online division. The university offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in addition to certificates and diplomas. It has 11 campus locations in 8 states: Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Its corporate headquarters is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the relatively low median debt of $11,756 and open admissions make it accessible, a 28% graduation rate and 48% freshman retention rate suggest most students who start here don't finish — and that's a serious red flag worth understanding before enrolling. Worth considering if you're pursuing a specific career-focused program (like nursing or IT) and have a clear plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open and ask the school directly why so many students leave.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 30% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,494 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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