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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 42%.
Top Rankings
Herzing University Birmingham ranks 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 | Item not available | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 356% | 89% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | - | - |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | - | - |
Source: 2020 (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 not-for-profit586 students | 0.00 Mi280 West Valley Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 916-2800 0.00586 - 3,375 students | 3.50 Mi3060 Wilson Rd SW
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 925-2515 3.503,375 - n/a students | 11.30 Mi1100 9th Ave Sw
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 428-6391 11.30n/a - 8,711 students | 14.80 Mi2601 Carson Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 853-1200 14.808,711 - 3,787 students | 35.50 Mi1411 Indiana Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
(205) 387-0511 35.503,787
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