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 586 students
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 39%.
Top Placements
Herzing University Birmingham places among the top 20% of community colleges in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
| Herzing University Birmingham | (AL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Total Enrollment | 586 students | 1,756 students |
| % Unknown races | 100% | 10% |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.56 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 100% | 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, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois, 60614-1413, www.hlcommission.org, (800) 621-7400
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-profit571 students | 0.00 Mi280 West Valley Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 916-2800 0.00571 - 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 | 14.80 Mi2601 Carson Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 853-1200 14.808,516 - 3,609 students | 35.50 Mi1411 Indiana Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0511 35.503,609
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