Herzing University Birmingham
Tel:
205-916-2800
- Herzing University Birmingham was founded in 1965 and acquired by Herzing University in 1968. Herzing University Birmingham now occupies a 40,000 square foot building featuring state-of-the-industry equipment, computer labs, electronic labs, and a library and resource center in order to provide high quality education to Birmingham and surrounding areas. At Herzing University Birmingham, you’ll receive the individual attention that is difficult to get at larger universities. Class sizes are small, with only about 20 to 30 students in each class.As a part of Herzing University, Herzing University Birmingham practices a strong student-first philosophy with every student. Herzing is a family-owned establishment that treats its students as a person, not a number.
School Highlights
- Herzing University Birmingham serves 425 students
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American and Asian), which is less than the state average of 39%.
- Herzing University Birmingham is one of 6 community colleges within Jefferson County, AL.
- The nearest community college to Herzing University Birmingham is Herzing University-Birmingham (0.0 miles away).
Top Placements
Herzing University Birmingham places among the top 20% of community colleges in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
| Herzing University Birmingham | (AL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Enrollment | 425 students | 1,756 students |
| % Unknown races | 100% | 10% |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 356% | 94% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | - | - |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | - | - |
Source: 2006 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Herzing University has a solid philosophy on which the university was built. Herzing is family-owned and operated. The president of Herzing University, Renee Herzing, succeeded her father, who founded Herzing University in 1965. Herzing’s goal is to provide a high-quality education with flexible options, allowing students to earn a degree around their schedule.Herzing University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org, 800-621-7440).
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Herzing University Birmingham is Herzing University-Birmingham (0.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Herzing University-BirminghamPrivate, non-profit499 students | 0.00 Mi280 West Valley Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)916-2800 0.00499 - 2,818 students | 0.20 Mi488 Palisades Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)802-1200 0.202,818 - 3,090 students | 3.50 Mi3060 Wilson Rd SW
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205)925-2515 3.503,090 - n/a students | 11.30 Mi1100 9th Ave Sw
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205)428-6391 11.30n/a - 8,516 students | 14.50 Mi2601 Carson Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205)853-1200 14.508,516
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