Founded in 1850, Heidelberg University. is a Private college. Located in Ohio, which is a city setting in Ohio, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,123 full time undergraduate students, and 191 full time graduate students.
The Heidelberg University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 61 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Heidelberg University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
79%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
850-1080
ACT Range
19-25
Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,12% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 22 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
66% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 32% were in the top quarter, and 12% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Heidelberg University.
20%
“We”re apathetic”
27%
“We know about current events and vote”
53%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
7%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
7%
“I only go out in groups”
13%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
7%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
13%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
7%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
7%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
27%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
60%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
7%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
7%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
27%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
53%
“We only party on weekends”
13%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
27%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
53%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
7%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
20%
“We”re apathetic”
27%
“We know about current events and vote”
53%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
7%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
67%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
7%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
7%
“I only go out in groups”
13%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
7%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
13%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
7%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
7%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
27%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
60%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
7%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
42 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 7 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
30 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
43 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 16 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
43 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
43 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
42 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
43 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
43 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.
Heidelberg University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Heidelberg University?
21 Students rated Heidelberg University
Wyatt
02/07/2025
Heidelberg University located in Tiffin Ohio is a small private college known for their welcoming community and their strong academics. Students usually praise their professors for their personal and supportive teaching methods. The campus also has a range of clubs to support all students.
Emily
04/14/2024
Immediately when you step foot on campus, you feel like you are at home. From the amazing food in the dining hall to the astounding architecture, the campus and people make the area feel secure. The HeidelBean, an on-campus coffee shop, is a great place to grab a beverage and there are plenty of studying spots. Downtown Tiffin also always has something going on.
Emma
04/19/2021
I love it! It's a small campus so everyone (including faculty) is really involved. The academics are great, the sports are great, and the arts are great. Class sizes are small, which I think is really productive when it comes to conversation and being able to meet with your professor. The freshman dorms aren't super great right now, but all dorm buildings have planned renovations. My favorite part of campus is our coffee shop! I have really enjoyed continuing my education here at Heidelberg.
Brandon
04/22/2020
The wrestling coach is a great speaker for the university. He is a wonderful example fo the caring and dedication that coaches and professors have at Heidelberg University. I am very excited about the opportunity to attend college there and cannot wait to get on campus and start taking my life and education forward.
Davyion
04/02/2020
Heidelberg is a beautiful campus and is surrounded by a safe and protected community.The sports teams get supported very well and the coaches are wonderful.Also the professors have very good office hours and majority of the classes aren't big.The teacher to student ratio is amazing as well.Lastly the cafeteria is amazing and there is more than 1 place to eat from on campus.
Bailey
02/04/2020
Heidelberg is a great fit for me. I love the small classes, professors who are easy to talk to, and getting to know the other students in my classes. It is my freshman year and I love it.
The campus size is perfect - not too big yet big enough to give you various buildings to go to throughout the day. I enjoy going to the extracurricular activities and how close everyone is in supporting each other in sports. The food is good and I especially like the hours of the cafeteria being open all day. Financially I am happy with the scholarship I have been awarded from the university although I am parents are helping with half the cost of tuition I am responsible for the burden of the other half. I am hopeful that the financial department will guide me to other scholarships to apply to and support me with my financial needs. I am excited about the opportunities that my degree will provide me and the experiences I will have at Heidelberg. I think the HYPE program is top notch. It allows students to be inspired by famous people who had a dream and encouragement to be driven in our adventures. I like how the university has used its resources to reinvest in new buildings and looks at ways to improve campus life and programs. Marketing the school to draw new students is important in the culture of an effective school which will attract great professors and high level learners to join the BERG family.
Magdalina
01/24/2020
I think it is a really good university if you prefer a small class and being close to the professors. The advisors are also really nice and reply to you quickly and give you as much information as they can and when they can. I have yet to hear someone say something bad about Heidelberg.
Thomas
05/16/2019
If your looking for a small school that you can attend to focus strictly on academics and not have a very social college experience then Heidelberg is the right fit for you. It has small class sizes which help benefit as you can develop a personal relationship with all your professors to make sure your on top of all work.
Braeden
04/10/2019
Heidelberg is a great college everyone knows everyone and no one has problems with each other. The professors work really well with the students, and students are always helping other students. The cafeteria is really great because of the unlimited swipe plan they offer, and the chef works with sports teams to help accommodate for their specific diets. The wrestling team is amazing, everyone loves everyone and everyone cares for one another. The team mates always try to hold each other accountable and doing the right thing.
Samantha
03/16/2019
My overall opinion is that it is the perfect small school. Yes there are certainly things that could be better but no matter what school you go to there will always be something you wish was a little different. The professors are amazing and you can tell they truly care about you and your success.
Hannah
02/08/2019
If you are looking for a medium to large campus I will not recommend this school. This school has around 1000 under grads and because the school is so small they required you to be involved in many activities and programs. It almost has the feel of a high school atmosphere where everyone knows everyone with small class sizes. There also isn’t really much to be involved in unless you are in a sport or Greek life. So if you are not big into Greek life I will recommend looking somewhere else because I can see how a person will feel left out and bored.
Andrew
07/12/2018
Heidelberg is mediocre at best. Classes are average at best. The school's academic focus is on retaining paying students, so it felt like professors were teaching to the lowest denominator in, which made classes boring and lacking challenge.
The president placed a heavy emphasis on athletics. I gave up respecting the school when they dropped the orchestra and replaced it with an athletic marching band. It was a signal of their real priorities.
Finally, they only valued as a paying customer. The president made this clear every time he spoke publicly as he only ever spoke about selling the school. He is extraordinarily uninspiring, and his career history in big business reveals itself as he talks about education as a commodity.
If you are a student that wants an easy college degree, then Heidelberg is a good choice, but if you're serious about learning, I would pick a more inspiring university. It is why I left after three semesters.
Daniel
05/01/2018
I love Heidelberg and wish everyone would consider it as their first college choice. The campus is a small enough you know everyone but its spaced out to make the campus feel large. They have Great facilities able to be used and they have a great family atmosphere.
Shaadia
02/08/2018
The atmosphere here is great for those like myself who came to school knowing nobody. The faculty helped the transition to college very easy, they made me feel welcome here. There were icebreaker activities set up including a weekend camping trip -- F-U-N! There are monthly days dedicated to career readiness skills. No classes and famous entrepreneurs, athletes, etc. visit to tell success stories and tips to put us on the right track. But, these days aren't strictly business. They're an opportunity to travel to different cities and see things like museums & other experiences that you can simply enjoy yourself. Heidelberg's teachers are so amazing, with small class sizes they tend to each student and are easy to get one-on-one help. There is a very diverse population to our student organizations. Our unlimited access to our all-you-can-eat cafeteria makes it easy for healthy eating with fresh products and is very wide range of foods that cater to different diets. The Berg is awesome!
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Heidelberg University is 79%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
After completeling my first year of college, I realize the struggles that come with beginning college and living alone for the first time. Much of these are related to time management. Due to this, if I were given the opportunity to go back in time and give myself advice as a senior in high school, I would tell myself not to get too excited and get overinvolved.
In college there are many ways in which a student can involve themselves with the rest of their peers. However, as a freshman, I made the mistake of being involved in too many different things and this caused me to have too much on my plate to handle in my second semester. This caused my grades and social life to suffer because I was involved in too many things and did not handle time management very well.
I have learned that doing less things a little more thoroughly and working on my time management are better choices to make in my college career. If I had the opportunity to go back in time and give myself this advice before I had to learn its merits the hard way, I would, in a heartbeat.
Really, a mixed bag. My friends were athletes, artists, deadbeats, preps, every part of the spectrum. You can do anything you want and be friends with whomever you want.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I had some surprises which I didn't like learning, but I'm glad I didn't know them ahead of time, or else that may have discourged me from beginning. On a positive note, I probably would have liked knowing most of the instructors are incredibly gifted and dedicated. Being such a small campus one really can benefit from personal attention. Everybody knows everybody -- you never feel like just a name or a face.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
How close everyone is and how you easily get to know and remember everyone that you go to school with. The class sizes are small and I can always talk to a professor if I need help.
In the community where Heidelberg is located we're best known for having a diverse group of students on campus. These students regualry are helping people of the tiffin area and are happy to do so.
Heidelberg University is the kind of university that is perfect for someone who wants to be involved. It have a plethora of activities to participate in and each of them allows students to further their learning either directly or through the development of leadership. At Heidelberg, a student can be involved in many programs and activities from Student Government to Greek Life and from career-oriented organiztions like, the Collegiate Middle Level Association, to interest based organizations, like College Democrats. Heidelberg's small campus affords students the opportunity to be involved on campus while developing close relationships with their professors.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Heidelberg University receive some sort of financial aid.
48% were awarded federal grants.97%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
