3240 Fort Road
Toppenish, WA 98948

Heritage University is a non-profit, independent, non-denominational institution offering undergraduate and graduate education. This Washington College offers strong professional and career-oriented programs within its liberal arts curriculum.

Heritage University's top five undergraduate majors are business Administration, Education, nursing, Social Work, and Sciences. Graduate students at Heritage can earn the Master of Education degree, the Master in Teaching degree, and professional certifications.

Heritage University promotes cultural pluralism within the community. Cultural pluralism recognizes interdependence and fosters partnerships with schools, government agencies, businesses, non-profit organizations, other colleges, and the Hispanic community.

Heritage University is located within the Yakama Nation Reservation near the Tribal Headquarters. University projects within the Yakama Tribal School, the Yakama Nation Natural Resources Division, the Yakama Cultural Museum and Library, and the Yakama Nation's Office of Economic Development enhance the goals of Heritage University as well as the Yakama Nation.

Heritage University is accredited by the NW Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

Quick Facts:

More than 60% of undergraduate students have family incomes below $25,000; 95% of full-time undergrads qualify for federal aid.

Heritage University partners with local, state, and national organizations to provide internship opportunities for students.

Academic, departmental, need-based, donor sponsored, and non-resident scholarships are available for qualified undergraduate students. Students may also apply for work study.

All full-time students are members of the Associated Student Body and may participate in electing the Associated Student Government.

Heritage University provides individual tutoring and small group study in general university requirements.

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