Heidelberg College is a community of learning that promotes and nurtures intellectual, personal and professional development, leading to a life of purpose with distinction.
Vision Statement
Heidelberg will be a welcoming, student-centered university where in-class and out-of-class learning is seamless and continuous. Both the undergraduate and graduate curriculums will effectively integrate liberal arts and professional preparation across disciplines to prepare our students to be global citizens who communicate effectively, think critically and serve thoughtfully.
Statement of Educational Philosophy and Values
Heidelberg College, in the Liberal Arts tradition, educates persons who can act effectively and with integrity in a world of change. It cherishes academic excellence, honors knowledge, encourages original research, and promotes a lifelong commitment to free inquiry. Heidelberg is dedicated to being a diverse community that challenges students to understand their cultural heritage and the contemporary world, to explore frontiers of knowledge, and to develop powers of mind and spirit. In keeping with its historic affiliation with the United Church of Christ, students, faculty, and staff and the Board of Trustees work together to understand and respect diverse cultures, religions and lifestyles. Heidelberg College develops individuals with high moral and ethical standards who are productive in their life's work, engaged in their communities, and responsible citizens of the world.
Statement of Institutional Goals
At the time of graduation, Heidelberg students will be capable of:
1. Demonstrating the breadth of knowledge and creative and critical thinking skills to fully participate as citizens of the changing world;
2. Synthesizing theory, knowledge and experience related to their majors;
3. Demonstrating the writing and speaking skills to communicate effectively within their disciplines;
4. Demonstrating the quantitative and problem-solving skills sufficient for their disciplines and for functioning in an increasingly technical society;
5. Demonstrating an awareness of their own cultures and a sensitivity to and appreciation of other cultures;
6. Valuing the quest for purpose, integrity, and spiritual growth;
7. Demonstrating an engagement with Heidelberg College and the local community, as well as with the nation and the world.
8. In the years following graduation, alumni will find that their experiences while at Heidelberg played an important role in:
9. Shaping their understanding and appreciation of the world;
10. Developing the abilities and strength of character to achieve their personal goals;
11. Developing the capacity and willingness to contribute in a positive and constructive way to the communities in which they live and to Heidelberg College.
Heidelberg College is a private liberal arts college located in the city of Tiffin, Ohio in the U.S. state of Ohio. Founded in 1850, Heidelberg offers a quality liberal arts education; service to students; a close, personal learning and living environment; and strong values-centered philosophy.
Heidelberg College was founded by the German Reformed Church in 1850 and is currently affiliated with the United Church of Christ. At that time, there were a significant number of German immigrants in Ohio, and the German Reformed Church had seventy-four churches in the state when members decided to establish the college. The College had an initial graduating class of five students.
Heidelberg is situated on 110 enclosed acres in Tiffin, Ohio, the county seat of Seneca County, and the center of a prosperous agricultural, industrial and business area in northwestern Ohio. The campus is located on the east side of Tiffin on College Hill.
Heidelberg's campus includes 26 buildings, 10 of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The architecture ranges from pure Greek Revival and Victorian Gothic to English Gothic and the functional style. Many of the buildings are formed in gray Bloomville limestone with cut Bedford stone for trim, bringing a sense of overall unity to the various styles.
Heidelberg offers 36 undergraduate courses of study, 16 minors, and 13 pre-professional programs; as well as a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. The College boasts a unique Honors Program, titled The Life of the Mind, that focuses on four thematic components: the artist, the citizen, the scholar and the scientist. In addition, the American Junior Year program at Heidelberg University in Heidelberg, Germany is the oldest exchange program between an American college and a German university. Heidelberg is also home to the renowned National Center for Water Quality Research and The Center for Historic and Military Archaeology.
Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the Midwest's top colleges for twenty consecutive years, Heidelberg is also listed in the "Great Schools at a Great Price" category.
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 76% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Ohio Athletic Conference) Basketball (Ohio Athletic Conference) Baseball (Ohio Athletic Conference) Track (Ohio Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 19,464 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 458 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,368 | 34% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,615 | 92% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 6,067 | 96% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,091 | 81% | |
Any Aid: |
99% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 72% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 26% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 440, Math: 440 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 580, Math: 590 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 92% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 24, Math: 25 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
