Hastings College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Hastings College is a private nonprofit institution located in Hastings, Nebraska with approximately 891 undergraduate students enrolled. Hastings College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $24,452 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $47,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Hastings College is a private four-year college in Hastings, Nebraska, United States. The college was founded in 1882 and is a Presbyterian affiliated college. The campus includes 40 buildings, twelve of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The college's mascot is known as the Broncos.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 53% graduation rate and 68% freshman retention suggest that a significant portion of students either leave or don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $15,595, and the small campus in Hastings can offer a tight-knit experience for students who thrive in that environment. Worth considering if you're drawn to a close community and have a clear plan for staying on track, but ask hard questions about student support and what's driving those departure numbers.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (891 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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