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Heidelberg University

Heidelburg College

Tiffin, Ohio 44883-2462

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitCollege townGreek life

Known for business — close-knit campus

Heidelberg University is a private institution in Tiffin with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 884 undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,466 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,662.

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Semper apertus
Type
Public

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68%Acceptance
SAT Avg
884Students
15:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$48,466Earnings 10yr
$21,662Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,628
Room & Board$11,700
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$46,640
Average Net Price$21,662
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,559
$30–48K$17,150
$48–75K$18,704
$75–110K$24,983
$110K+$25,316

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

18.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

5

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (44)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

78%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
884
Gender Split
45% / 55%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82%
Black 11%
Hispanic 3%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.8%
Freshman Retention77.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,440
10 Years$48,466

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Basketball

History & Fun Facts

  • On 18 October 1386 a special Pontifical High Mass in the Heiliggeistkirche was the ceremony that established the university.
  • On 19 October 1386 the first lecture was held, making Heidelberg the oldest university in Germany.
  • In November 1386, Marsilius of Inghen was elected first rector of the university.
  • In 1622, the then-world-famous Bibliotheca Palatina (the library of the university) was stolen from the University Cathedral and taken to Rome.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from OH state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K
80 mi(139 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
81 mi(140 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
84 mi(146 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLE Cleveland71 mi
DTW Detroit77 mi
CMH Columbus79 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA630 mi · ~18h 12m drive
New York, NY479 mi · ~13h 50m drive
Hartford, CT545 mi · ~15h 45m drive
Providence, RI610 mi · ~17h 37m drive
Albany, NY495 mi · ~14h 18m drive
Syracuse, NY384 mi · ~11h 6m drive
Rochester, NY318 mi · ~9h 11m drive
Buffalo, NY252 mi · ~7h 17m drive
Philadelphia, PA428 mi · ~12h 22m drive
Pittsburgh, PA172 mi · ~4h 58m drive
Harrisburg, PA334 mi · ~9h 39m drive
Newark, NJ470 mi · ~13h 35m drive
Washington, DC358 mi · ~10h 21m drive
Baltimore, MD368 mi · ~10h 38m drive
Atlanta, GA513 mi · ~14h 49m drive
Charlotte, NC426 mi · ~12h 18m drive
Raleigh, NC443 mi · ~12h 48m drive
Miami, FL1074 mi · ~31h 2m drive
Orlando, FL875 mi · ~25h 17m drive
Tampa, FL910 mi · ~26h 17m drive
Nashville, TN394 mi · ~11h 23m drive
New Orleans, LA863 mi · ~24h 56m drive
Richmond, VA393 mi · ~11h 21m drive
Chicago, IL237 mi · ~6h 51m drive
Detroit, MI84 mi · ~2h 26m drive
Minneapolis, MN575 mi · ~16h 37m drive
St. Louis, MO410 mi · ~11h 51m drive
Kansas City, MO618 mi · ~17h 51m drive
Indianapolis, IN183 mi · ~5h 17m drive
Columbus, OH80 mi · ~2h 19m drive
Cleveland, OH81 mi · ~2h 20m drive
Milwaukee, WI277 mi · ~8h drive
Dallas, TX946 mi · ~27h 20m drive
Houston, TX1041 mi · ~30h 4m drive
Austin, TX1107 mi · ~31h 59m drive
San Antonio, TX1180 mi · ~34h 5m drive
Los Angeles, CA1967 mi · ~56h 49m drive
San Francisco, CA2089 mi · ~60h 21m drive
San Diego, CA1951 mi · ~56h 22m drive
Seattle, WA1964 mi · ~56h 44m drive
Portland, OR1989 mi · ~57h 28m drive
Denver, CO1149 mi · ~33h 12m drive
Phoenix, AZ1666 mi · ~48h 8m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1493 mi · ~43h 8m drive
Honolulu, HI4484 mi · ~129h 32m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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