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Hastings College

Hastings, Nebraska 68901

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Business-focusedTight-knitCollege townGreek life

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.

Established
1882
Motto
Pro Rege
Type
Private college
Conference
National Association of

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70%Acceptance
SAT Avg
957Students
14:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$51,303Earnings 10yr
$21,554Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Hastings College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.9%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

69.9%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,130
Room & Board$11,690
Books & Supplies$110
Total Cost of Attendance$49,051
Average Net Price$21,554
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,273
$30–48K$18,019
$48–75K$18,749
$75–110K$22,393
$110K+$25,685

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,554

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3600.0%

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

Programs (48)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
957
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 6%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.3%
Freshman Retention67.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,590
8 Years$48,337
10 Years$51,303

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,000
Men
$52,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

91Average

Estimated from NE state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
226 mi(392 min)
Denverpop. 710K
354 mi(614 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
399 mi(692 min)

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