Herzing University-Madison
- 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 2,392 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 30%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,392 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,200
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Herzing University-Madison ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 130 teachers has grown by 20% over five years.
Herzing University-Madison
(WI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
4 or more years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Total Faculty
130 staff
417 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Herzing University-Madison has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Herzing University-Madison diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,392 students
2,935 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
1,033 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
1,359 students
2,045 students
# Undergraduate Students
1,647 students
1,108 students
# Graduate Students
745 students
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
187 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
29%
9%
% White
51%
70%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.49
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$45,100
$33,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $12,790 is less than the state average of $14,108. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,200
$14,108
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$22,730
$11,361
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,920
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
44%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 04/25/2022
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