Heidelberg University is a private liberal arts university in Tiffin, Ohio, with roots dating to 1850. The institution serves undergraduate and graduate students through a residential campus and professional programs, combining broad liberal arts study with career-focused preparation. Its academic structure includes the College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Business, and the School of Music & Theatre, alongside graduate offerings in areas such as counseling, education, athletic training, and business. The university identifies experiential learning, faculty mentorship, and student leadership as central parts of the student experience.
The university’s work extends beyond classroom instruction. Heidelberg fields NCAA Division III athletics as the Student Princes and offers a range of student organizations, performance opportunities, and service activities that connect campus life with the surrounding community. It also maintains a historic relationship with the United Church of Christ, a connection reflected in its heritage and values. Concrete academic anchors include programs such as music, theatre, business, education, and health-related graduate study, as well as a campus location in northwestern Ohio that places the university within reach of regional employers and community partners.