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Known for business — close-knit campus
Hastings College is a private town institution in Hastings, Nebraska. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 957 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,303 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,554.
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News & Alerts
Hastings College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
36.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,595
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
68%
- •68% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Hastings College was originally proposed in 1873, two years after the city of Hastings was established.
- •Later in 1880, the local Presbyterian church announced plans to create it.
- •The college was officially formed in 1882 and began its first academic year on September 13.
- •The college's first building was the McCormick Hall, which was built in 1873 and was renovated for college purposes in 1884.
- •In 1909, it was announced that the college would attempt to merge with a college in Bellevue.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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