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Heritage Christian University admits 90% of those who apply, which makes it open to most applicants. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1020 out of 1600.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees for a year | $12,710 |
| Room and meals on campus | $9,348 |
| Books and supplies | $1,700 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $28,765 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $18,974 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off. It is 12% above the median net price of colleges in Alabama on this site ($16,956). International students normally pay the published tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | $15,466 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | not reported |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $18,190 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $23,266 |
| Above $110,000 | not reported |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | AL median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 0% | 67% | 73% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $47,059 | $48,418 | $53,132 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in Alabama and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
40% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 5% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 13% women and 87% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 37 of the 37 colleges in Alabama on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 2,151.
Other colleges in Alabama of a similar size
- United States Sports UniversityDaphne, private nonprofit
- Amridge UniversityMontgomery, private nonprofit
- South University-MontgomeryMontgomery, private for-profit
- Talladega CollegeTalladega, private nonprofit
- Stillman CollegeTuscaloosa, private nonprofit
- Spring Hill CollegeMobile, private nonprofit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Heritage Christian University?
Heritage Christian University admits 90% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Heritage Christian University?
Published tuition and fees are $12,710 a year. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.