Christian college
Heritage Christian University
Florence, AL · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Churches of Christ
Real cost
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
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- 11:00AMChapel
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- 11:00AMChapel
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- 11:00AMChapel
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- 11:00AMChapel
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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.eduWhat'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.eduCan I serve or go on mission trips?
The school publicizes and promotes outreach and service activities sponsored by local congregations.
Source: hcu.eduAcademic 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
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)
- 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.”
- 2026-27 Student Handbook, Chapelhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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”
“Each student who is required to attend chapel for more than three days per week is allowed eight (8) unexcused”
- 2026-27 Student Handbook, Chapel Attendance Policyhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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.”
- 2026-27 Student Handbook, Chapelhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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).
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)
- 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”
“OT201 Survey of the Old Testament”
“TH102 Theology of Scripture”
“The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies requires 120 credit hours divided into four areas: General Education (44 hours), Biblical & Theological Studies (30”
- 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
- 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)
- 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”
“OT201 Survey of the Old Testament”
- 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
- 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)
- 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”
- 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
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.A published statement of faithYes
Sources (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”
- 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
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)
- 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”
- Student Services | Heritage Christian Universityhcu.edu/student-life/student-services · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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”
- 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
- 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)
- 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”
- 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
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)
- 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”
- 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.”
- 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
- 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)
- 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.”
- 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 Report | Heritage Christian Universityhcu.edu/resources/community-resources/field-education-report · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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”
“MN322 Missions Across Cultures”
- 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
- 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)
- 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.”
- Student Services | Heritage Christian Universityhcu.edu/student-life/student-services · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- 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)
- 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”
“MN322 Missions Across Cultures”
- 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
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (2)
- 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”
- 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.”
- 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
Strengths
- Chapel meets on campus Monday through Thursday, and attendance is required of students.
Sources (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 attendance is required every day (Monday through Thursday) for each student”
- 2026-27 Student Handbook, Chapelhcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-2027-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Every Biblical Studies student takes required Old Testament, New Testament and theology survey courses.
Sources (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”
“OT201 Survey of the Old Testament”
“TH102 Theology of Scripture”
- 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
- All faculty accept the published statements of faith as literally true.
Sources (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”
- 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
- A missions training certificate requires two mission trips.
Sources (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”
“and complete two mission trips”
- 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
Concerns
- The required Biblical Studies courses include no course the catalog describes as Christian worldview or faith-and-learning.
Sources (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”
“Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies | Biblical & Theological Studies | 30 credit hours”
- 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
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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
Source: hcu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, hcu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, hcu.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026
Campus ministry
Sources (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 DSA provides opportunities for spiritual growth through regular on-campus devotionals planned in conjunction with the SGA”
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 campusDevotionals planned with the Student Government Association and announced in chapel.
Worship and prayer 1
- Chapel servicesOn campusMonday through Thursday, 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. during class weeksChapel assemblies with attendance required of students living on campus and of morning-class students.
Service 2
- Certificate for Missions Training and InformationOn campusSeminars and forums on missions, with two mission trips required for the certificate.
- Student mission opportunitiesStudent 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)
- 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.”
Plan a campus visit Chapel and worship times for your dates, questions to ask, and a calendar button.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $20,909 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| 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 students | 158 |
| 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 retention | 0% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $42,597 |
| Admission rate | 90% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $35 |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $775 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 36% |
| Average SAT | 1020 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | — |
| SAT math | — |
| ACT composite | 18–19 |
| Test policy | Required |
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
| Setting | City |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 60% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 53% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $7,561 |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 8 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 100%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $179,050IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 44% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Huntsville International Airport (HSV)About 53 miles away |
| Nearest major airport | Nashville International Airport (BNA)About 104 miles away |
| Town population | 41,701Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | Nashville-DavidsonAbout 103 miles away |
| Typical weather | 41°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.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
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Christian churches nearby
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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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About this school’s data
- 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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