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Heidelberg University

#101 in US ranking Tiffin, OH
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$47,165
Tuition & fees
$35,233
Avg. aid
$26,347
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
86%
Avg. SAT
1096
Avg. ACT
22

Outcomes

Graduation rate
52%
Median salary
$41,439
1 yr after graduation

What is the cost of studying for a year at Heidelberg University?

Heidelberg charges the same reported undergraduate tuition to in-state and out-of-state students. For 2024-25, the IPEDS figures list full-time undergraduate tuition of $32,900 and required fees of $700. Housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses add to the amount a student needs to budget.

  • 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition: $32,900.
  • 2024-25 required undergraduate fees: $700.
  • Reported typical annual room charge: $6,320.
  • Reported typical annual board charge: $6,395.
  • Reported books and supplies estimate: $1,500.

Those listed amounts total $47,815 before transportation and personal expenses. The total is an illustration using the reported components, not an official all-inclusive bill: actual housing and meal choices can differ, and students living off campus still have living costs. A separately reported tuition figure of $34,183 should not be added to the 2024-25 tuition above because the figures do not represent the same stated annual charge.

Financial aid can substantially change the price paid. The reported average undergraduate grant award was $26,347, and all students in the measured aid group received some form of financial aid. Loans are different from grants because they generally must be repaid; 91% of students in the reported loan group borrowed. Income-based average net prices ranged from $14,556 for families earning $48,001-$75,000 to $26,286 for families earning above $110,000. These are averages, not individual quotes. Students should file the FAFSA, review eligibility for federal and Ohio aid and Heidelberg scholarships, and compare aid offers by separating grants from loans and work earnings.

What are the work-study opportunities at Heidelberg University?

Students seeking paid work should distinguish Federal Work-Study from a regular campus job. Federal Work-Study depends on financial need and an eligible aid award; it generally provides wages for hours worked rather than money automatically deducted from a tuition bill. Other student positions may have different eligibility and funding.

Heidelberg's career services include individual and group career planning, résumé assistance, interview preparation, career-interest assessment, job listings, employer recruiting, job fairs, and alumni networking opportunities. Those services can help students look for part-time work and internships, but access to career support is not a job offer. Students should check their financial aid award and current campus job postings to see which positions they can apply for and whether a listed job requires Work-Study eligibility.

Heidelberg University Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$35,233
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$35,233
Tuition
$34,183
Fees
$1,050
Room and board
$12,715
Books and supplies
$1,500

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$47,165
Tuition & fees
$35,233
Housing, food, books & other
$11,932

100% of undergraduates receive aid, $26,347 on average

Heidelberg University Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

On campus
$13,800
Off campus, not with family
$8,250
Off campus, with family
$1,600

Heidelberg University Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$18,217
$30,001–48,000
$15,974
$48,001–75,000
$14,556
$75,001–110,000
$21,376
Over $110,000
$26,286

Heidelberg University Room and Board Cost

Typical room charge for academic year

$6,320

Typical board charge for academic year

$6,395

Institution provide on-campus housing

Yes

Heidelberg University Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$26,347

All

$27,363

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
100%

Heidelberg University Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
37%
Students with federal loans
91%
Median debt at completion
$27,000

Heidelberg University Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$22,834

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.