Herzing University Birmingham: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - ExcellentSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - OustandingCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Excellent

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Herzing University Birmingham is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 580 students enrolled. This school was established in 1965 and is one of the 6 colleges located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Academic Offerings

Herzing University Birmingham will give you the opportunity to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
23
Herzing University Birmingham follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 23 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical Assistant, Medical, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Herzing University Birmingham is low at 50% (way below Alabama average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
50%
Bad
The graduation rate at Herzing University Birmingham is very low - 22%.

Student to faculty ratio at Herzing University Birmingham is pretty decent -- 14:1. Learn more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median, about $11,900 per year. The additional fees at Herzing University Birmingham not covered by tuition are roughly $1,000; which totals $12,900 annually.

Read the details about Herzing University Birmingham additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
94%
According to government data, 153 applications were submitted and 144 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Herzing University Birmingham and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (205) 916-2800 or check Herzing University Birmingham Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Herzing University Birmingham offers a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Herzing University Birmingham, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
At this moment there is no on-campus housing at Herzing University Birmingham.

Based on the college crime information, Herzing University Birmingham appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Herzing University Birmingham Location and Address

Postal Address:
Herzing University Birmingham
280 West Valley Ave
Birmingham, Alabama
35209, USA
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