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Heritage Christian University

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Heritage Christian University

Florence, AL · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Churches of Christ

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Average price after aid $15,426 a year

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Heritage Christian University is a university in Florence, Alabama, that exists for the advancement of Churches of Christ. Chapel is held on campus Monday through Thursday, and attendance is required of students. Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies take Old Testament, New Testament and theology survey courses as required courses.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Heritage Christian University

  1. MonToday

    • 11:00AMChapel
  2. TueToday

    • 11:00AMChapel
  3. WedToday

    • 11:00AMChapel
  4. ThuToday

    • 11:00AMChapel
  5. FriToday

    No set time

  6. SatToday

    No set time

  7. SunToday

    No set time

No set time: Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Chapel attendance is required every day, Monday through Thursday, for each student.

Source: hcu.edu
What's a normal week?

Chapel meets on campus Monday through Thursday, from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m., during weeks when classes are in session.

Source: hcu.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

The school publicizes and promotes outreach and service activities sponsored by local congregations.

Source: hcu.edu

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence is computed for four-year colleges with at least 100 undergraduates. Seminaries, graduate-only schools, and two-year colleges are not rated.

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few (Regular on-campus devotionals.)
  • Faculty affirm the college's statement of faith: All faculty (All faculty accept the listed statements of faith.)
  • Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes (The Center for Missions Training and Information runs a missions training certificate.)
  • Chapel services during the week: 3 or more a week (Chapel meets Monday through Thursday, four times a week, during weeks that classes are in session. The student services page says Tuesday through Thursday; either reading is three or more a week.)
  • Chapel attendance expected of students: Required, with a set number of services each term (Attendance is required every chapel day, with a set number of allowed absences each semester.)
  • A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes
  • Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 3 or 4 times a week (4 weekly times documented: 4 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (The Canonical and Historical Foundations block requires New Testament 1, Old Testament 1 and Theology of Scripture of every Biblical Studies student, and the Biblical and Theological Studies area adds further required choices.)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (NT101 Survey of the New Testament and OT201 Survey of the Old Testament are required of all Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies students.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes (Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies.)
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Service or outreach office: Yes (The Director of Field Education and the Division of Student Affairs plan student mission opportunities.)
  • Service hours or service-learning in the curriculum: Required of all students (Four 1-hour Field Education units, at least 30 hours of supervised ministry, are required of bachelor's students.)
  • Missions trips offered to students: Some (Missions trips are part of the CMTI certificate and the Missions Practicum options; no official page shows many trips each year.)
  • Partnerships with local churches and ministries for service: Some
  • Cross-cultural or global ministry programs: Some (Missions Across Cultures and the Missions Practicum are among the ministry options.)
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes
N/AWorship and chapel: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 4 of 7 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Chapel meets Monday through Thursday, four times a week, during weeks that classes are in session. The student services page says Tuesday through Thursday; either reading is three or more a week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Chapelhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services are held on campus Monday through Thursday, from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m., during the weeks that classes are in session.”
      Chapel meets on campus Monday through Thursday, 11:00 to 11:30 a.m., during class weeks.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Attendance is required every chapel day, with a set number of allowed absences each semester.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Chapel Attendance Policyhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel attendance is required every day (Monday through Thursday) for each student”
      Chapel attendance is required each chapel day for each student living on campus.
      “Each student who is required to attend chapel for more than three days per week is allowed eight (8) unexcused”
      Students may miss a set number of chapels each semester, so attendance is a set requirement.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Chapelhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “No food or drink is to be brought into the auditorium during chapel assemblies.”
      Chapel assemblies are held in the campus auditorium.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (4 weekly times documented: 4 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (The Canonical and Historical Foundations block requires New Testament 1, Old Testament 1 and Theology of Scripture of every Biblical Studies student, and the Biblical and Theological Studies area adds further required choices.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate College Catalogue, Biblical and Theological Studies Requirementshcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026%E2%80%932027-Undergraduate-College-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “NT101 Survey of the New Testament”
      New Testament Survey is part of the 12-hour Canonical and Historical Foundations block required of all students.
      “OT201 Survey of the Old Testament”
      Old Testament Survey is part of the required Canonical and Historical Foundations block.
      “TH102 Theology of Scripture”
      Theology of Scripture is part of the required Canonical and Historical Foundations block.
      “The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies requires 120 credit hours divided into four areas: General Education (44 hours), Biblical & Theological Studies (30”
      The degree requires 120 hours, including 44 general education and 30 Biblical and Theological Studies hours.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (NT101 Survey of the New Testament and OT201 Survey of the Old Testament are required of all Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate College Catalogue, Biblical and Theological Studies Requirementshcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026%E2%80%932027-Undergraduate-College-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “NT101 Survey of the New Testament”
      New Testament Survey is part of the 12-hour Canonical and Historical Foundations block required of all students.
      “OT201 Survey of the Old Testament”
      Old Testament Survey is part of the required Canonical and Historical Foundations block.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate College Catalogue, Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studieshcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026%E2%80%932027-Undergraduate-College-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies is a 120-hour undergraduate degree”
      The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies is a Bible-focused bachelor's degree.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate College Catalogue, Religious Characterhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026%E2%80%932027-Undergraduate-College-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “as literally true: God exists and by His love, mercy, and grace saves all”
      All faculty accept the published statements of faith as literally true.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Regular on-campus devotionals.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Services | Heritage Christian Universityhcu.edu/student-life/student-services · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The DSA provides opportunities for spiritual growth through regular on-campus devotionals planned in conjunction with the SGA”
      Regular on-campus devotionals are planned with the Student Government Association.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithAll faculty (All faculty accept the listed statements of faith.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate College Catalogue, Religious Characterhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026%E2%80%932027-Undergraduate-College-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “as literally true: God exists and by His love, mercy, and grace saves all”
      All faculty accept the published statements of faith as literally true.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Center for Missions Training and Information runs a missions training certificate.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate College Catalogue, Certificate for Missions Training and Informationhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026%E2%80%932027-Undergraduate-College-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Center for Missions Training and Information was developed to train”
      The Center for Missions Training and Information trains students for missions and offers a certificate.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

78 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (The Director of Field Education and the Division of Student Affairs plan student mission opportunities.)
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate College Catalogue, Faculty and Staff Directoryhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026%E2%80%932027-Undergraduate-College-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Director of Field Education, Professor of History”
      Bradley J. McKinnon is Director of Field Education.
    2. Student Services | Heritage Christian Universityhcu.edu/student-life/student-services · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The DSA provides opportunities for spiritual growth through the Field Education Report and student mission opportunities.”
      The Division of Student Affairs provides spiritual growth and student mission opportunities through field education.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumRequired of all students (Four 1-hour Field Education units, at least 30 hours of supervised ministry, are required of bachelor's students.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Field Education Report | Heritage Christian Universityhcu.edu/resources/community-resources/field-education-report · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students enrolled in the Bachelor’s degree program (campus or distance learning) must complete four 1-hour Field Education units and four 1-hour missions practicums.”
      Every bachelor's student must complete four Field Education units of supervised ministry service.
    2. 2026-2027 Undergraduate College Catalogue, Field Education Laboratoryhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026%E2%80%932027-Undergraduate-College-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The course includes extensive supervised experience in a specific field of ministry”
      Field Education Laboratory courses include supervised experience in a field of ministry.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Missions trips are part of the CMTI certificate and the Missions Practicum options; no official page shows many trips each year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate College Catalogue, Certificate for Missions Training and Informationhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026%E2%80%932027-Undergraduate-College-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “and complete two mission trips”
      The missions certificate requires two mission trips.
      “MN322 Missions Across Cultures”
      Missions Across Cultures and the Missions Practicum are ministry course options for Biblical Studies students.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Services | Heritage Christian Universityhcu.edu/student-life/student-services · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The DSA publicizes and promotes outreach and service activities sponsored by local congregations.”
      The student affairs division promotes outreach and service activities sponsored by local congregations.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (Missions Across Cultures and the Missions Practicum are among the ministry options.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate College Catalogue, Certificate for Missions Training and Informationhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026%E2%80%932027-Undergraduate-College-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Center for Missions Training and Information was developed to train”
      The Center for Missions Training and Information trains students for missions and offers a certificate.
      “MN322 Missions Across Cultures”
      Missions Across Cultures and the Missions Practicum are ministry course options for Biblical Studies students.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate College Catalogue, Mission Statementhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026%E2%80%932027-Undergraduate-College-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Heritage Christian University exists for the advancement of Churches of Christ by equipping servants for real-world ministry”
      The university exists for the advancement of Churches of Christ; its mission is equipping servants for ministry with a focus on evangelism.
    2. Student Services | Heritage Christian Universityhcu.edu/student-life/student-services · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The DSA provides opportunities for spiritual growth through the Field Education Report and student mission opportunities.”
      The Division of Student Affairs provides spiritual growth and student mission opportunities through field education.

Strengths

  • Chapel meets on campus Monday through Thursday, and attendance is required of students.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Chapelhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Chapel services are held on campus Monday through Thursday, from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m., during the weeks that classes are in session.”
      Chapel meets on campus Monday through Thursday, 11:00 to 11:30 a.m., during class weeks.
      “Chapel attendance is required every day (Monday through Thursday) for each student”
      Chapel attendance is required each chapel day for each student living on campus.
  • Every Biblical Studies student takes required Old Testament, New Testament and theology survey courses.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate College Catalogue, Biblical and Theological Studies Requirementshcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026%E2%80%932027-Undergraduate-College-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “NT101 Survey of the New Testament”
      New Testament Survey is part of the 12-hour Canonical and Historical Foundations block required of all students.
      “OT201 Survey of the Old Testament”
      Old Testament Survey is part of the required Canonical and Historical Foundations block.
      “TH102 Theology of Scripture”
      Theology of Scripture is part of the required Canonical and Historical Foundations block.
  • All faculty accept the published statements of faith as literally true.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate College Catalogue, Religious Characterhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026%E2%80%932027-Undergraduate-College-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “as literally true: God exists and by His love, mercy, and grace saves all”
      All faculty accept the published statements of faith as literally true.
  • A missions training certificate requires two mission trips.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate College Catalogue, Certificate for Missions Training and Informationhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026%E2%80%932027-Undergraduate-College-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Center for Missions Training and Information was developed to train”
      The Center for Missions Training and Information trains students for missions and offers a certificate.
      “and complete two mission trips”
      The missions certificate requires two mission trips.

Concerns

  • The required Biblical Studies courses include no course the catalog describes as Christian worldview or faith-and-learning.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Undergraduate College Catalogue, Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies Requirementshcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026%E2%80%932027-Undergraduate-College-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies requires 120 credit hours divided into four areas: General Education (44 hours), Biblical & Theological Studies (30”
      The degree requires 120 hours, including 44 general education and 30 Biblical and Theological Studies hours.
      “Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies | Biblical & Theological Studies | 30 credit hours”
      The 30-hour Biblical and Theological Studies area is laid out as a complete list of required and choice courses, none of them a worldview course.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Student Services and campus chapel

  • Address: 3625 Helton Dr, Florence, AL 35630
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel services held in the auditorium

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Source: hcu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, hcu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, hcu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Student Services | Heritage Christian Universityhcu.edu/student-life/student-services · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “The DSA provides opportunities for spiritual growth through the Field Education Report and student mission opportunities.”
    The Division of Student Affairs provides spiritual growth and student mission opportunities through field education.
    “The DSA provides opportunities for spiritual growth through regular on-campus devotionals planned in conjunction with the SGA”
    Regular on-campus devotionals are planned with the Student Government Association.

Christian clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 0 off campus, 1 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Regular on-campus devotionalsOn campus
    Devotionals planned with the Student Government Association and announced in chapel.

Worship and prayer 1

  • Chapel servicesOn campus
    Monday through Thursday, 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. during class weeks
    Chapel assemblies with attendance required of students living on campus and of morning-class students.

Service 2

  • Certificate for Missions Training and InformationOn campus
    Seminars and forums on missions, with two mission trips required for the certificate.
  • Student mission opportunities
    Student mission opportunities planned through the Division of Student Affairs and field education.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Monday–Thursday11:00 AM–11:30 AMCampus chapel services (auditorium) · During weeks that classes are in session (2026-27 student handbook).

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. 2026-27 Student Handbook, Chapelhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Chapel services are held on campus Monday through Thursday, from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m., during the weeks that classes are in session.”
    Chapel meets on campus Monday through Thursday, 11:00 to 11:30 a.m., during class weeks.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family incomePrice after aid
$30,001–$48,000$15,833
$48,001–$75,000$15,020

Full cost of attendance before aid: $20,909 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
70
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 87% · Women 13%
First-year students from another state
IPEDS, fall 2023
67%
Total students158
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$15,426
Cost of attendance (per year)$20,909
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
67%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
48%
First-year retention0%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$42,597
Admission rate90%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
$35
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $775 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants36%
Admitted students’ middle range:ACT 18–19
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1020
SAT reading & writing—
SAT math—
ACT composite18–19
Test policyRequired

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Campus facts

SettingCity
Part-time undergraduates60%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older53%
On-campus room and board (per year)$7,561
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member8 to 1
Faculty who are full-time100%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$179,050IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 44% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceHuntsville International Airport (HSV)About 53 miles away
Nearest major airportNashville International Airport (BNA)About 104 miles away
Town population41,701Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreNashville-DavidsonAbout 103 miles away
Typical weather41°F in January · 79°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Muscle Shoals 2 N, AL, about 6 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Heritage Christian University, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miOffice of Student Services and campus chapel: 0.1 miHeritage Christian University (campus)N0.1 mi
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Questions families ask

Is Heritage Christian University a Christian college?
Yes. Heritage Christian University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Churches of Christ.
Where is chapel held at Heritage Christian University?
Chapel is listed at Campus chapel services (auditorium). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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  • IPEDS unit ID 101453
  • Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
  • Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Churches of Christ
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