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Hastings College

Hastings College is a small, private institution located in Hastings, ne. Founded in 1882, Hastings College offers undergraduate degrees in 48 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 918 undergraduates
cost $34,580 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Hastings College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 71.3%
SAT score average 1250
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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August
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Hastings College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Special Education and Teaching
Psychology, General
Fine and Studio Arts
Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $34,580
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,190
Books & supplies $100
Other expenses $4,042
Cost of attendance* $49,912
Average financial aid package $31,356
Estimated cost $18,556 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $34,580
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,190
Books & supplies $100
Other expenses $4,042
Cost of attendance* $49,912
Average financial aid package $31,356
Estimated cost $18,556 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Hastings College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 918, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.

Total enrollment

1,011

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
66%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
12%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
12%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Hastings College, students love their Student Association. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 710 N Turner Ave, Hastings, NE 68901
phone 800-532-7642
address www.hastings.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student association

Student athlete advisory committee

Chi omega psi

Fellowship of christian athletes

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Hastings College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Hastings College?

Hastings College is located in Hastings, ne.

What is the acceptance rate at Hastings College? 

The acceptance rate for Hastings College is 71%.

What’s the average GPA for Hastings College?

The average high school GPA for Hastings College students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Hastings College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Hastings College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $199,648.

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