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Tabor College

Hillsboro, KS·Private nonprofit·494 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

65%
Accept
494
Students
$20,205
Net Price
34%
Grad Rate
$45,500
Earnings
10 yr
$23,887
Debt

About This School

Tabor College is a private nonprofit institution located in Hillsboro, Kansas with approximately 494 undergraduate students enrolled. Tabor College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,205 per year. The graduation rate is 34%, and the typical graduate earns $45,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

Tabor College may refer to:Tabor College (Iowa), a defunct institution formerly located in Iowa Tabor College (Kansas), a four-year Christian liberal arts institution in Kansas Tabor College, Australia

The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 33% graduation rate is a serious red flag, meaning roughly two-thirds of students who start here don't finish, and the 66% freshman retention rate suggests many leave after just one year. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $14,000, and the $19,868 average net price is reasonable for a small Christian liberal arts community that offers a tight-knit, faith-centered environment. Worth considering only if you're genuinely drawn to the Mennonite Brethren mission and have a clear plan to persist — but look hard at why so many students are leaving before committing.

Founded
1908
Setting
Remote rural
Religious Affiliation
Mennonite Brethren Church
Avg Faculty Salary
$6,159

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing25%
Psychology15%
Visual & Performing Arts8%
Education8%
Social Sciences6%
Communications5%
Biological Sciences4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

Test Policy: Considered but not required

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$36,200
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,200
Avg Net Price
$20,205
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$17,884
$30–48k$17,213
$48–75k$16,986
$75–110k$19,304
$110k+$24,561

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants38%
Median debt at graduation$23,887

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
34%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
53%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$23,887
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$37,000
Female graduates$38,400

Gap: -4% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$23,887
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$37,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.9x

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

White59%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino15%
Two or more races5%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander1%
International9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (494 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Tabor College

400 S Jefferson

Hillsboro, KS 67063-1799

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • 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.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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