Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $11,982
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $11,982
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 35.4%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $7,561
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $14,967
- Books & Supplies
- $1,600
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $21,143
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 48.3%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 2.4%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 35.4%
Cost Overview
Heritage Christian University carries a total cost of $21,143 annually, making it one of the more affordable private Christian colleges in Alabama. Over four years, families can expect to pay around $84,572 for the complete experience. Only 35% of students receive any financial aid, which is unusually low for private institutions. The average institutional grant reaches $12,790 for the small number who receive it.
The school's 48% loan repayment rate suggests graduates face challenges managing debt relative to their $42,597 median earnings. With just 2.4% of students taking federal loans, most families appear to pay out of pocket or rely on alternative funding. The 8:1 student-faculty ratio provides personalized attention that justifies the private school premium.
Men pursuing ministry careers get the best deal here, representing nearly 90% of the tiny 63-student body. Half the students come from Alabama, where the Churches of Christ denomination has deep roots.
The school's 48% loan repayment rate suggests graduates face challenges managing debt relative to their $42,597 median earnings. With just 2.4% of students taking federal loans, most families appear to pay out of pocket or rely on alternative funding. The 8:1 student-faculty ratio provides personalized attention that justifies the private school premium.
Men pursuing ministry careers get the best deal here, representing nearly 90% of the tiny 63-student body. Half the students come from Alabama, where the Churches of Christ denomination has deep roots.
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