Hastings College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Hastings, NE that costs an average of $22,320 a year after financial aid, admits 72% of applicants and graduates 54% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$22,320
Acceptance rate
72%
Graduation rate
54%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$56,094

Private nonprofitTown (distant)891 undergraduates

Cost of Hastings College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$53,739
Tuition and fees, in-state$39,280
Housing and food (on campus)$12,590
Books and supplies$1,030
Average net price after aid$22,320

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$17,870
$30,001–48,000$17,781
$48,001–75,000$18,807
$75,001–110,000$22,115
$110,001+$26,887

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Hastings College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate72%
Average SAT1,320
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)26–30
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate54%
First-year retention66%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$45,644
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$56,094
Rank in Nebraska (earnings)14th of 20 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,407
Typical monthly loan payment$289 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants32%
Students with federal loans61%

Majors and programs at Hastings College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (42)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations86$47,543$24,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods57$39,999$28,000
Psychology33$35,848$22,500
Accounting and Related Services14——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology8——
Biology19——
Business/Commerce———
Chemistry4——
Communication and Media Studies———
Computer Science11——
Computer Software and Media Applications2——
Criminology19——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft3——
Economics4——
English Language and Literature3——
Finance and Financial Management Services15——
Fine and Studio Arts41—$27,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences4——
History16——
Hospitality Administration/Management———
Human Resources Management and Services———
Journalism———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Marketing25——
Mathematics9——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other28—$16,750
Music9——
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management———
Philosophy———
Physics12——
Political Science and Government8——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication15——
Publishing1——
Religion/Religious Studies———
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5——
Sociology6——
Special Education and Teaching12——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness33—$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas33—$28,000
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language———
Zoology/Animal Biology8——

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Special Education and Teaching———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas12——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language———

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Doane UniversityCrete$28,88598%$57,009
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Clarkson CollegeOmaha$25,60378%$70,928
Concordia University-NebraskaSeward$24,52186%$53,522
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Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln$20,64780%$62,637
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About Hastings College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationHastings, NE
SettingTown (distant)
Undergraduates891
Student-to-faculty ratio14 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitehastings.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Hastings College's acceptance rate?

Hastings College admits 72% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,320 on the SAT.

How much does Hastings College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $53,739 a year (tuition and fees: $39,280). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $22,320 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $17,870.

How much do Hastings College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $56,094 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 14th of 20 similar colleges in Nebraska. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($47,543 a year after graduation).

What is Hastings College's graduation rate?

54% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 66% of first-year students return for a second year.