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Heritage Christian University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Small | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

7:1

Religious affliation

Churches of Christ

General Information

Address

Heritage Christian University

3625 Helton Dr, Florence, Alabama 35630

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Phone

(256) 766-6610

Website
www.hcu.edu/

Mission Statement

Heritage Christian University exists for the advancement of churches of Christ by equipping servants through undergraduate and graduate programs and continuing education. HCU produces effective communicators, preachers, teachers and missionaries for real-world ministry with a focus on evangelism and a commitment to scripture.

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Mission Statement

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Heritage Christian University exists for the advancement of churches of Christ by equipping servants through undergraduate and graduate programs and continuing education. HCU produces effective communicators, preachers, teachers and missionaries for real-world ministry with a focus on evangelism and a commitment to scripture.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$11,632

Out of state

$11,632
Graduate

In state

$5,112

Out of state

$5,112

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 100.0% $4,126
State/local grants 0.0% $0
Institutional grants 100.0% $8,664
Loans 0.0% $0

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$6,540 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,000 per year

Personal Expenses

$2,565 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Bible/Biblical Studies
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
    • Bible/Biblical Studies
      • A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Bible/Biblical Studies
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
    • Bible/Biblical Studies
      • A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in various religious vocations. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Divinity/Ministry
      • A program that prepares individuals for ordination as ministers or priests in any of the Christian religious traditions. Includes instruction in the theology and polity of a particular church, church law, liturgy and ritual, principles of pastoral ministry, homiletics, evangelism, church/parish organization and management, Christian ethics, church history, and related studies. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
100.0%
  • Apply 4
  • Accepted 4
  • Attend 3

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$35
Graduate
$35

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Not applicable

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Required

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
13%
Male Students
87%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian83.22%
  2. Black8.39%
  3. Hispanic/Latino3.5%
  4. Asian2.8%
  5. Not Specified0.7%
  6. American Indian/Alaska Native0.7%
  7. Two Or More Ethnicities0.69%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

163

Undergraduate students

101

Graduate students

62

Full Time Students
31%
Part Time Students
69%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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