Heritage University

Heritage University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Toppenish, Washington, in a rural fringe setting. The university enrolls 980 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 39.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 40% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 58% (IPEDS 2023).

Heritage University offers an associate degree program in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, providing a pathway for students in the Yakima Valley region to enter the nursing profession at the entry level.

Situated in Yakima County in central Washington State, Heritage University primarily serves Native American and Hispanic communities in an underserved rural area. Its nursing program addresses healthcare workforce needs in a region with limited access to higher education institutions.