Heritage University

3240 Fort Road
Toppenish, WA 98948
http://www.heritage.edu

From the Blogosphere

Overview
Type	Private institution
Year Founded	1982
Religious Affiliation	None
Undergrad Students	806
Endowment	4,554,077
Application Deadline	September 1
Application Fee	N/A
Selectivity	Less selective
Application Deadline	September 1
Tuition	8,450
Room/Board	N/A

Services
Associated Firms	Yakima School District and many other Central Washington school districts, Yakama Nation, Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health, Farm Workers Clinic, Department of Social Health Services
Campus Safety	late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks
Career Services	on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interest inventory, interview training, other
Museums	Sahaptin Language Digital Recording Center; Experimental plant garden; Native plant garden; Greenhouse; Weather station and radiation monitor (Dept of Energy)
Basic Services	nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care
Museums	Sahaptin Language Digital Recording Center; Experimental plant garden; Native plant garden; Greenhouse; Weather station and radiation monitor (Dept of Energy)
Periodical Subs	15,000
# of Books	50,000
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months	N/A
within one year	N/A
within two years	85%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities	N/A
Students in sororities	N/A
Campus Size	19 acres
College housing offered	No
Students in college housing	N/A
College housing types	N/A
Popular Events	Multicultural Spring Faire, Academic Convocation, Founders Day, Family Fair, Family Thanksgiving Dinner
Nearest Airport	Seattle--Tacoma (180), Yakima (20)
Nearest Train	Pasco (70)
Army ROTC	Not offered
Navy ROTC	Not offered
Extracurricular
Students activities	dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper
Number of Organizations	15
# of fraternities	0
# of sororities	0
Students in fraternities	N/A
Students in sororities	N/A
Student Papers	(Appears as submitted by school) Eagle's Eye (monthly), Pahto's Shadow (annual)
Honor Societies	Presidential Fellows, Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellows, Heritage University Honors Program
Religious Organizations	N/A
International Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) AISES(American Indian Sciences and Engineering Society); MECHA (Mexicano Estudiantil Chicano de Atzlan); Native American Club
Other Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) ASB(Association of the Student Body); Athletics and Recreation Club; Circle of Success; Computer Club; Education Club; Heritage Volunteers in Action; Multicultural Dance Club; Music, Drama and Art Club; Nursing Club; PEPS (Parents for Early Parent Support); SIFE(Students in Free Enterprise); SWSA(Social Work Student Association)