Heritage Christian University: Admission & Tests

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Below is a brief review of Heritage Christian University general admissions procedures, application policies and fees, as well as desirable SAT and ACT college test scores that you might need to have in order to enroll at this school.

Admission Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Heritage Christian University admission requirements are virtually none; this college accepts about practically all those who apply.

The college requires you to submit reference letters with your application but doesn't require admission test scores.

HCU will generally accept your:
  • dual credits
    (from the courses giving both high school and college credits)
  • credits for life experience
    (for example, learned through independent study, non-credit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities)
  • advanced placement credits
    (from the college-level courses taught in high school)

Application Fee

Application
Fee
$35
Heritage Christian University requires a fee paid when you submit an application for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at HCU is $35.00. The graduate application fee is $35.00.

SAT Test Scores

Scholastic Aptitude Test is common element of the application. 35% of applicants at HCU took the SAT test.

Most of the accepted applicants who took SAT scored
SAT
Total
980
from 380 to 570 on Reading & Writing, from 430 to 580 on Math, and from 810 to 1150 on Total. Thus, if you got above 480 in SAT Reading & Writing, 510 in SAT Math, and 980 in SAT Total, that should get you accepted at this institution.

Test Section
Minimum Score
Desired Score
Safe Score

SAT Reading & Writing
380
480
570

SAT Math
430
510
580

SAT Total
810
980
1150

ACT Test Scores

Taking American College Test is important stage of the application procedure at HCU. 67% of applicants submitted results of their ACT test.

Most of the accepted applicants who took ACT scored
ACT
Composite
16
from 11 to 16 on English, from 16 to 17 on Math, from 11 to 12 on Writing, and from 14 to 17 on Composite. So, if you have above 14 in ACT English, 17 in ACT Math, 12 in ACT Writing, and 16 in ACT Composite, this will most likely get you admitted at this institution.

Test Section
Minimum Score
Desired Score
Safe Score

ACT English
11
14
16

ACT Math
16
17
17

ACT Writing
11
12
12

ACT Composite
14
16
17

Contact Admissions

Phone
(256)
766-6610
To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Heritage Christian University, please contact the college directly.

You can call the school's general information office at (256) 766-6610 or check Heritage Christian University Website

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