
Herzing University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole; it is distinct from accreditation or approval of an individual nursing or other professional program.
Institutional accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid and can matter when another college reviews transfer credit. Neither accreditation nor completed coursework guarantees that another institution will accept credits. Students entering a licensed profession should also verify the accreditation, state approval and licensing eligibility of their specific program and intended state of practice before enrolling.
Herzing University-Madison is not an open-admission institution. Degree-seeking applicants generally need an application and documentation of high school completion or an equivalent credential, along with the academic records required for their applicant category.
Institutional admissions reporting identifies the secondary-school record and GPA as required considerations, while school rank, recommendations and SAT or ACT scores are neither required nor recommended. English-language proficiency requirements may apply to applicants whose circumstances call for them. An additional assessment may also be required, so applicants should distinguish a general admissions test from an exam required by a particular program.
Some programs, especially those involving clinical training, can have additional prerequisites or screening requirements. Applicants should obtain the current requirements for their intended credential and start date rather than assuming that general university admission automatically admits them to a limited-capacity program. In the reported first-time applicant group, 562 of 596 applicants were admitted, an acceptance rate of about 94%; admission still depended on meeting applicable requirements.
Applicants should confirm whether their specific Herzing University application carries a fee before submitting it. An application charge, if applicable, is separate from tuition, mandatory fees and any later enrollment-related payment.
Anyone seeking a waiver should ask admissions about eligibility and the request procedure before paying or submitting an application. Fee policies can differ by program or applicant category, and a waiver should not be assumed to apply automatically.
Herzing University-Madison should not be treated as an on-campus Army, Air Force or Navy ROTC host without confirmation of a current arrangement. Its published academic focus is on career and professional programs, not a campus-based ROTC corps.
A student interested in ROTC would need to establish whether a nearby host institution permits cross-enrollment and whether its training schedule can be combined with a Herzing degree. ROTC participation and scholarships have separate eligibility rules, and accepting certain benefits can bring a military service obligation. Enrollment at a nearby college does not itself establish a cross-enrollment agreement.
Herzing University generally considers transfer credit from other accredited institutions, but admission as a transfer student and acceptance of particular credits are separate decisions. Applicants should submit official transcripts from their prior colleges for an individual evaluation.
The university also reports accepting Advanced Placement credit, CLEP examinations, DSST/DANTES examinations and certain credit recommended by the American Council on Education. Credit for prior learning may be considered. Whether any credit applies to a particular degree depends on its content, grade or score, program rules and the university's evaluation.
Before committing to a program, transfer applicants should request a written, program-specific evaluation showing which requirements remain. This is especially important when a degree includes sequenced nursing courses, clinical work or other requirements that general elective credit may not replace.
Students should not assume that Herzing University-Madison offers a built-in semester or year abroad for their program. The feasibility of international study depends on the degree plan, course delivery and any in-person or licensing requirements.
A student considering a third-party international course should obtain written approval for transfer credit before enrolling and ask financial aid how participation would affect eligibility. Nursing clinical requirements and other tightly sequenced courses may make an independently arranged experience difficult to fit into a degree plan.
69% of admitted students enrolled (387 of 562)
High school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredSecondary school GPA
RequiredSecondary school rank
Neither required nor recommendedSecondary school record
RequiredCompletion of college-preparatory program
Neither required nor recommendedRecommendations
Neither required nor recommendedFormal demonstration of competencies
Neither required nor recommendedAdmission test scores
Neither required nor recommendedTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
RequiredOther Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
RequiredOpen admission policy
NoDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
YesAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesStudy abroad
NoWeekend/evening college
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoGenerally accepts credits
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesData last updated on November 2, 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.