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Hastings College
Hastings, NE · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $22,320
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings
- $56,094
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Hastings College is a private nonprofit college in Hastings, NE with 891 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants, and admitted students average 1320 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,320 per year ($17,870 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,094 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,257
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,577
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 21%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite26–30
136
What Hastings College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $53,739
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $39,280
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,870
- $30–48k$17,781
- $48–75k$18,807
- $75–110k$22,115
- $110k+$26,887
Get a personal estimate with Hastings College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Freshman retention
- 66%
- Median earnings
- $56,094
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,407
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 891
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 32%
- White61%
- Hispanic15%
- Black4%
- Asian1%
Hastings College FAQ
What is Hastings College's acceptance rate?+
Hastings College admits 72% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What ACT score do you need for Hastings College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 26–30.
Is Hastings College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Hastings College?+
In Fall 2023, 2,257 students applied to Hastings College and 1,577 were admitted; 323 enrolled.
Does Hastings College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Hastings College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Hastings College require an essay?+
Hastings College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Hastings College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $53,739 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,320.
What is Hastings College's graduation rate?+
54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 181127 · How we use this data
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