Heidelberg University
Heidelburg College
Tiffin, Ohio 44883-2462
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
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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
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
78%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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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
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