Heritage University
Toppenish, WA 98948
Heritage University is a privately run, not for profit institution, located in Toppenish, Washington. It offers both undergrad and graduate degree programs.
Heritage University has an open admission/open enrollment policy. The only requirement for entrance is a high school diploma or equivalent (such as GED certificate).
Heritage University in-state tuition for academic year 2016-2017 was $19,032 and fees $90. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $19,032 and $90 respectively.
Overview
| Campus LocaleRural: Fringe |
| Student to Faculty Ratio7:1 |
| Open AdmissionYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4 year |
| OwnershipPrivate |
| Business ModelNot for Profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate71% |
Nursing Programs Offered
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LPN
The Heritage College Nursing Program is intended to prepare students with a range of nursing qualifications from entry level to advance degrees.
The curriculum combined theoretical in class instruction with practical clinical experience and opportunities for involvement in the local community.
Admission Requirements
- A student who has met graduation requirements from an accredited high school is eligible for admission.
- Heritage University also admits students who have successfully completed testing requirements for a GED.
- the college recommends that prospective students complete three years of English, three years of history, one year of laboratory science, two years of mathematics, and four years of other academic subjects such as language, social science, etc.
The following academic tracks are on offer at heritage:
- Practical Nursing Certificate: Students enrolled in this program are offered the same nursing coursework as the Associate Degree in Nursing. Students who wish to continue to earn an ASN degree will be required to complete all General Education requirements. Graduates in from the program are eligible to sit for the National Council Examination to be licensed as a practical nurse.
- PN Associate of Science: Students enrolled in this program will be offered a combination of Practical Nursing with prerequisite courses. This track offers students the chance to practice as LPN’s before going on to pursue further nursing education. Graduates are licensed by the National Council of Licensure
- LPN-RN: This track offers licensed Practical Nurses to upgrade their qualification
Students accepted in to any of the nursing options will have to submit proof of a current physical exam, CPR certification for health care providers, drug screening, criminal background check and other requirements.
Students who successfully complete the required PN and concurrent course work are eligible to take the State Board Practical Nursing Examination leading to licensure as a practical nurse (LPN). Students that have their LPN are then able to apply for the LPN to RN ADN Bridge Program.
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ADN
Nursing Programs Graduates - 2016-2017 academic year
| Program name | Degree type | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate | 0 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other | Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | Associate's degree | 0 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate's degree | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Associate's degree | 0 |
NCLEX-RN Passrate History
NCLEX-RN passrate history of Heritage University as reported by Washington state board of nursing.
NCLEX-PN Passrate History
NCLEX-PN passrate history of Heritage University as reported by Washington state board of nursing.
Nearby Nursing Schools
The following schools are located within 200 miles radius from Heritage University
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Walla Walla University
98.44 miles away |
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Pacific Lutheran University
110.6 miles away |
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Concordia University-Portland
121.14 miles away |
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Northwest University
122.45 miles away |
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Saint Martin's University
123.57 miles away |
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Seattle University
124.44 miles away |
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University of Portland
124.83 miles away |
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Linfield College-School of Nursing
124.87 miles away |
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Seattle Pacific University
127.75 miles away |
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George Fox University
144.12 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 06/01/1986 - Current |
Admissions
100%
Acceptance RateCost (Net Price)
$10,139
Average Net Price/yearNet Price by Family Income
| Less than 30k$10,312 |
| 30k to 48k$8,962 |
| 48k to 75k$8,158 |
| 75k to 110k$7,842 |
| Over 110k$10,538 |
Financial Aid & Loan
Students receiving any grant or scholarship aid
96%
Recipients
$15,571
Average Amount
Students Who receive Pell Grants
72%
Recipients
$4,502
Average Amount
Federal Student Loans
69%
Recipients
$7,457
Average Amount
Student Population
808
Undergrads
316
Graduates
793
Women
331
Men
82%
Full-time
18%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Hispanic |
56% |
|
White |
29% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Black/African American |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
American Indian or Alaska Native |
0% |
Data soucre: IPEDS colleges survery (Fall 2016)
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2015-2016 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing
