Established in 1971, Heritage Christian University is a non-profit private specialized higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Florence (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Alabama. Officially accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation, Heritage Christian University (HCU) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Restorationist religion. Heritage Christian University (HCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 51 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.