Tabor College (Tabor)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Hillsboro, KS that costs an average of $19,034 a year after financial aid, admits 65% of applicants and graduates 32% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$19,034
Acceptance rate
65%
Graduation rate
32%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$58,789

Private nonprofitRural (remote)494 undergraduates

Cost of Tabor

Total cost of attendance (per year)$51,500
Tuition and fees, in-state$36,950
Housing and food (on campus)$11,300
Books and supplies$100
Average net price after aid$19,034

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$15,032
$30,001–48,000$14,514
$48,001–75,000$14,523
$75,001–110,000$23,469
$110,001+$23,714

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

Admissions

Acceptance rate65%
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate32%
First-year retention53%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$44,583
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$58,789
Rank in Kansas (earnings)9th of 27 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,500
Typical monthly loan payment$244 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants39%
Students with federal loans55%

Majors and programs at Tabor

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

Bachelor's degree programs (31)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services11——
Agricultural Business and Management2——
Behavioral Sciences———
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology———
Biology14——
Business Administration, Management and Operations28——
Chemistry1——
Communication and Media Studies16——
Criminology16——
Design and Applied Arts12——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft———
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology———
Education1——
English Language and Literature3——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations8——
Fine and Studio Arts3——
History2——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1——
Marketing15——
Mathematics2——
Music3——
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries11——
Psychology50—$22,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication2——
Religion/Religious Studies1——
Social Sciences———
Social Work12——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness46—$19,849
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods18——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas7——
Theological and Ministerial Studies———

Associate's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1——
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries———

Master's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Business/Commerce28——
Education46——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other———

Similar colleges in Kansas

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Bethel College-North NewtonNorth Newton$31,50394%$58,029
Sterling CollegeSterling$24,29748%$50,326
Bethany CollegeLindsborg$28,53856%$56,377
Central Christian College of KansasMcPherson$14,03653%$46,855
Newman UniversityWichita$17,43074%$55,478
Ottawa University-OttawaOttawa$27,57283%$59,897
McPherson CollegeMcPherson$28,43177%$51,560
Southwestern CollegeWinfield$30,08676%$58,452

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About Tabor

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationHillsboro, KS
SettingRural (remote)
Undergraduates494
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitetabor.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Tabor's acceptance rate?

Tabor College admits 65% of applicants.

How much does Tabor cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $51,500 a year (tuition and fees: $36,950). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $19,034 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,032.

How much do Tabor graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $58,789 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 9th of 27 similar colleges in Kansas.

What is Tabor's graduation rate?

32% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 53% of first-year students return for a second year.