Hastings College

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Hastings, NE
  • 5.0 1 review
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Overview

Total enrollment

956
Hastings College overview
Hastings College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Hastings College is a private Presbyterian liberal arts institution situated in Hastings, Nebraska, approximately 100 miles west of Lincoln. The 120-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings in a residential setting, including the notable French Memorial Chapel, which serves as a campus landmark. Founded in 1882, the college maintains a selective admission process and offers bachelor's degrees across four academic schools: Arts and Humanities, Business and Economics, Education and Social Sciences, and Science and Mathematics. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, with housing options ranging from traditional residence halls to apartment-style accommodations. The college competes in NAIA athletics as the Broncos, participating in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Hastings College is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    5 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    4 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy
Hastings College admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 960/1180
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/26
  • GPA 3.5

Acceptance Rate

71.6%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 17.7%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,770
Costs for Hastings College
Fee Cost
Tuition $37,770
Books and Supplies $1,030
Other Fees $1,780
Room and Board $12,050
Budget for Other Expenses $4,310
Total One Year Cost $56,940
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

56% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Hastings College are Education, Business, and Psychology. 25% of students major in Education, 19% in Business, and 8% in Psychology.

  • Education 25%
  • Business 19%
  • Psychology 8%
  • Communication 8%
  • Social Sciences 6%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181127.

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Last updated: August 2026