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Tabor College

Tabor

Hillsboro, Kansas 67063-1799

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitRuralGreek life

Known for business — close-knit campus

Tabor College is a private institution in Hillsboro with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1049, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 530 undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

33% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,058 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,868.

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65%Acceptance
1049SAT Avg
530Students
15:1Student:Faculty
33%Grad Rate
$54,058Earnings 10yr
$19,868Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1049

Reading & Writing
420560
Math
410570

ACT Score Range

Composite
1823

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,050
Room & Board$10,800
Books & Supplies$0
Total Cost of Attendance$48,360
Average Net Price$19,868
Median Debt at Graduation$23,887
Monthly Payment (10yr)$253

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,085
$30–48K$17,138
$48–75K$22,280
$75–110K$21,255
$110K+$21,354

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

43.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (45)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

66%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
530
Gender Split
40% / 60%
Women / Men
First Generation
31%
Pell Grant Recipients
38%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 9%
Hispanic 16%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate32.9%
Freshman Retention65.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,896
10 Years$54,058

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

89Low

Estimated from KS state average

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
151 mi(262 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
379 mi(657 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
386 mi(669 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City149 mi
OKC Oklahoma City205 mi
STL St Louis370 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1398 mi · ~40h 23m drive
New York, NY1243 mi · ~35h 55m drive
Hartford, CT1314 mi · ~37h 58m drive
Providence, RI1379 mi · ~39h 50m drive
Albany, NY1263 mi · ~36h 29m drive
Syracuse, NY1146 mi · ~33h 6m drive
Rochester, NY1075 mi · ~31h 3m drive
Buffalo, NY1008 mi · ~29h 7m drive
Philadelphia, PA1183 mi · ~34h 11m drive
Pittsburgh, PA928 mi · ~26h 49m drive
Harrisburg, PA1092 mi · ~31h 33m drive
Newark, NJ1234 mi · ~35h 39m drive
Washington, DC1087 mi · ~31h 24m drive
Baltimore, MD1108 mi · ~32h 1m drive
Atlanta, GA782 mi · ~22h 35m drive
Charlotte, NC929 mi · ~26h 50m drive
Raleigh, NC1037 mi · ~29h 57m drive
Miami, FL1318 mi · ~38h 5m drive
Orlando, FL1134 mi · ~32h 46m drive
Tampa, FL1113 mi · ~32h 9m drive
Nashville, TN592 mi · ~17h 6m drive
New Orleans, LA709 mi · ~20h 29m drive
Richmond, VA1076 mi · ~31h 5m drive
Chicago, IL561 mi · ~16h 12m drive
Detroit, MI793 mi · ~22h 55m drive
Minneapolis, MN501 mi · ~14h 28m drive
St. Louis, MO379 mi · ~10h 57m drive
Kansas City, MO151 mi · ~4h 22m drive
Indianapolis, IN600 mi · ~17h 20m drive
Columbus, OH768 mi · ~22h 11m drive
Cleveland, OH849 mi · ~24h 32m drive
Milwaukee, WI584 mi · ~16h 52m drive
Dallas, TX386 mi · ~11h 9m drive
Houston, TX603 mi · ~17h 25m drive
Austin, TX559 mi · ~16h 9m drive
San Antonio, TX621 mi · ~17h 56m drive
Los Angeles, CA1207 mi · ~34h 52m drive
San Francisco, CA1368 mi · ~39h 31m drive
San Diego, CA1185 mi · ~34h 14m drive
Seattle, WA1414 mi · ~40h 51m drive
Portland, OR1393 mi · ~40h 15m drive
Denver, CO429 mi · ~12h 24m drive
Phoenix, AZ897 mi · ~25h 55m drive
Salt Lake City, UT799 mi · ~23h 5m drive
Honolulu, HI3752 mi · ~108h 23m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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