
Herzing University-Nashville is the Nashville, Tennessee, campus of Herzing University, an institution founded in Milwaukee in 1965 by Henry and Suzanne Herzing. The university began with career-focused technical education and later expanded into fields including nursing, health care, business, and technology.
Herzing subsequently expanded beyond Milwaukee and became a nonprofit institution in 2015. Nashville applicants should distinguish the local campus from the university as a whole: a degree or policy described on a university-wide page does not necessarily mean every course or service is offered in person in Nashville.
Herzing University-Nashville is primarily a career-focused campus, with nursing and health care among the most relevant fields for prospective local students. Herzing also offers programs in business, technology, and other fields across the wider university, including online options.
The university organizes its offerings by program and credential rather than around the broad collection of residential colleges found at a large research university. Applicants comparing associate, bachelor's, or graduate study should check the current catalog for the exact program, credential, delivery format, and campus designation. This is particularly important in nursing, where clinical placements and state authorization can affect where and how students complete a program.
Herzing University-Nashville is in Nashville, Tennessee, and serves students in a metropolitan setting. Its campus should be evaluated as a place for classes and student services, not as a residential college district.
Nashville's health care employers and clinical facilities are relevant to students considering nursing and allied health programs, although proximity does not itself secure a placement or job. Because students arrange their own housing, the distance between home, campus, and any required clinical site can matter as much as the classroom commute. Applicants should confirm the current campus address and where their particular courses and clinical experiences meet before committing to a transportation plan.
Herzing University describes its mission in terms of preparing students for careers through educational programs and support services. Its emphasis is practical and professionally oriented rather than centered on a traditional residential liberal-arts experience.
That statement describes the university's stated purpose, not a measured outcome for every student. A useful way to assess it is to compare a program's curriculum, required clinical or hands-on work, licensing preparation, and available support with the occupation a student hopes to enter.
Name of the institution
Herzing University-NashvilleLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1965Herzing University-Nashville is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Certificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificateData 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.