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Horizon University

#2576 in US ranking Indianapolis, IN
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$30,900
Tuition & fees
$9,840
Avg. aid
$1,021
Receiving aid
14%

What is the history of Horizon University?

Horizon University is a small, Christian institution in Indianapolis whose academic offerings center on biblical studies, ministry, and related professional fields. Its current identity is clearer from its programs and accreditation than from a reliably documented founding timeline.

Prospective students seeking historical context should distinguish Horizon University from similarly named institutions and ask the university for a dated account of its founding, any former names, and major changes in its degree offerings. Those details matter when comparing older catalogs or evaluating coursework completed under an earlier institutional name.

What are the faculties and departments at Horizon University?

Horizon University has a focused academic profile rather than a broad range of colleges and departments. Reported fields of study include Bible and biblical studies, pastoral counseling and specialized ministries, business administration, and teaching English or French as a second or foreign language.

Students should use the current catalog to determine which of those fields are offered as complete degree programs, which credentials are available, and whether a program can be completed online or requires in-person coursework. The catalog is also the place to check course sequences and any ministry-related practical requirements; a field appearing in institutional reporting does not, by itself, establish that every credential is currently accepting applicants.

What is the location of Horizon University?

Horizon University is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its small enrollment and lack of college-operated undergraduate housing make commuting and the location of individual classes important considerations.

Indianapolis International Airport serves the region. Students planning to attend in person should confirm where their courses meet, their schedules, parking arrangements, and the feasibility of public transportation before choosing housing or a job. Online students should check whether their program includes any required visits to Indianapolis.

What is the mission and vision of Horizon University?

Horizon University's academic emphasis reflects a Christian, Bible-centered educational purpose. Its biblical studies and ministry-related fields are particularly relevant to applicants looking for education in that tradition.

Applicants should read the university's current mission and faith statements alongside the catalog. Those documents can clarify how its religious perspective shapes coursework, student expectations, and preparation for ministry. A stated educational mission describes institutional priorities; it should not be treated as evidence of any particular graduate outcome.

Horizon University Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Horizon University

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

Suburb: Large

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

School type

Comprehensive higher education institution

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Semesters

Foundation year

1993

Horizon University Accreditation

Horizon University is institutionally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, 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.

Horizon University Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of less than 1 year
iconCertificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree
iconMaster's degree

Data 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.