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Herzing University was one of the first post-secondary institutions founded to prepare students for careers in the computer industry. Since 1965 business and computer-related education has been the focus of Herzing, even as it grew to encompass campuses in eight U.S. states and the founding of its Online Division, Herzing University Online. While expanding its campuses, Herzing also diversified its educational programs to include the fields of business management, electronics, healthcare, graphic design, and public safety. It also raised the level of credentials from diplomas to bachelor of science degrees and associate of science degrees at all U.S. campuses and master's degrees at the Online campus.
School Highlights:
Herzing University-Madison serves 2,707 students (50% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 21%.
Herzing University-Madison is one of 6 community colleges within Dane County, WI.
The nearest community college is Herzing University Madison (0.0 miles away).
School Overview
The teacher population of - teachers has declined by 100% over five years.
| Herzing University-Madison | Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private for-profit | Public |
| Total Enrollment | 2,707 students |
1,275 students |
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| # Full-Time Students | 1,360 students |
829 students |
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| # Part-Time Students | 1,347 students | 1,020 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 2,508 students | 1,259 students |
| # Graduate Students | 199 students | 42 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
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| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
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| % Black | 22% | 12% |
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| % White | 64% | 66% |
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| % Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.53 | 0.45 |
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| In-State Tuition Fees | $11,150 | $5,940 |
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| Out-State Tuition Fees | $11,150 | $10,075 |
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| Percent Admitted | 89% | 78% |
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Source: 2012 (latest year available) IPEDS
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