Hesston College (Hesston)
Private nonprofit two-year college in Hesston, KS that costs an average of $17,352 a year after financial aid and graduates 68% of full-time students.
Private nonprofitRural (distant)372 undergraduates
Cost of Hesston
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $50,445 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $34,298 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,874 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
| Average net price after aid | $17,352 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $14,674 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,972 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,130 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,287 |
| $110,001+ | $21,737 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Hesston's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 68% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 78% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $53,814 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $56,182 |
| Rank in Kansas (earnings) | 2nd of 10 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $15,471 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $176 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 42% |
| Students with federal loans | 58% |
Majors and programs at Hesston
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 72 | $73,205 | $24,988 |
| Air Transportation | 3 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 14 | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | — | — | — |
Certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | 2 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 102 | — | $12,000 |
Similar colleges in Kansas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnelly College | Kansas City | $4,090 | — | $41,558 |
| Independence Community College | Independence | $2,571 | — | $38,746 |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas | Topeka | $24,957 | — | $47,524 |
| Labette Community College | Parsons | $9,779 | — | $45,236 |
| Allen County Community College | Iola | $3,011 | — | $42,612 |
| Haskell Indian Nations University | Lawrence | $8,507 | 90% | $38,914 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Wichita | Wichita | $30,703 | — | $69,188 |
| Butler Community College | El Dorado | $16,838 | — | $44,647 |
About Hesston
| Type | Private nonprofit two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Hesston, KS |
| Setting | Rural (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 372 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | hesston.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hesston cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $50,445 a year (tuition and fees: $34,298). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,352 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $14,674.
How much do Hesston graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $56,182 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 10 similar colleges in Kansas. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($73,205 a year after graduation).
What is Hesston's graduation rate?
68% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 78% of first-year students return for a second year.